Bisacodyl Prescribing at THE FORELAND MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

2,782

NHS Cost

£141

vs National Avg

-43.5%

THE FORELAND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 74 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £141 to the NHS. This is 43.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	74
Total Quantity	2,782
Total NHS Cost	£141
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	-43.5%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	74 items
National average per practice	131 items
Difference	-43.5% 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.