Bisacodyl Prescribing at ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE1

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
56
Total Quantity
3,520
NHS Cost
£186
vs National Avg
-57.3%

ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE1 prescribed 56 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £186 to the NHS. This is 57.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items56
Total Quantity3,520
Total NHS Cost£186
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-57.3%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice56 items
National average per practice131 items
Difference-57.3% vs national average
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.