Bisacodyl Prescribing at THE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
218
Total Quantity
7,790
NHS Cost
£469
vs National Avg
+66.3%
THE SURGERY prescribed 218 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £469 to the NHS. This is 66.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 218 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,790 |
| Total NHS Cost | £469 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.3% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 218 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +66.3% 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.