Docusate sodium Prescribing at BEACHES MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,032
Total Quantity
93.5K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+178.4%
BEACHES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,032 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,626 to the NHS. This is 178.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,032 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 93,496 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,626 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +178.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,032 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +178.4% 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.