Bisacodyl Prescribing at THE PADDOCK SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

180

Total Quantity

8,678

NHS Cost

£452

vs National Avg

+37.3%

THE PADDOCK SURGERY prescribed 180 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £452 to the NHS. This is 37.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	180
Total Quantity	8,678
Total NHS Cost	£452
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+37.3%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	180 items
National average per practice	131 items
Difference	+37.3% 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.