Bisacodyl Prescribing at STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

234

Total Quantity

8,142

NHS Cost

£457

vs National Avg

+78.5%

STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 234 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £457 to the NHS. This is 78.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	234
Total Quantity	8,142
Total NHS Cost	£457
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+78.5%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	234 items
National average per practice	131 items
Difference	+78.5% 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.