Docusate sodium Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
998
Total Quantity
148.9K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
+169.2%
BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 998 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,013 to the NHS. This is 169.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 998 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 148,931 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,013 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +169.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 998 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +169.2% 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.