Docusate sodium Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,275
Total Quantity
124.8K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+243.9%
BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,275 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,816 to the NHS. This is 243.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,275 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 124,809 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,816 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +243.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,275 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +243.9% 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.