Docusate sodium Prescribing at BEACON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
247
Total Quantity
14.3K
NHS Cost
£989
vs National Avg
-33.4%
BEACON SURGERY prescribed 247 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £989 to the NHS. This is 33.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 247 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,343 |
| Total NHS Cost | £989 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 247 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -33.4% 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.