Bisacodyl Prescribing at ST. LAWRENCE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

300

Total Quantity

11.1K

NHS Cost

£1.0K

vs National Avg

+128.9%

ST. LAWRENCE SURGERY prescribed 300 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,044 to the NHS. This is 128.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	300
Total Quantity	11,137
Total NHS Cost	£1,044
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+128.9%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	300 items
National average per practice	131 items
Difference	+128.9% 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.