Bisacodyl Prescribing at SILVERDALE PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

5,376

NHS Cost

£279

vs National Avg

-56.5%

SILVERDALE PRACTICE prescribed 57 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £279 to the NHS. This is 56.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	57
Total Quantity	5,376
Total NHS Cost	£279
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-56.5%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	57 items
National average per practice	131 items
Difference	-56.5% vs national average

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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.