Docusate sodium Prescribing at BEDLINGTONSHIRE MED.GROUP

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,141

Total Quantity

107.2K

NHS Cost

£7.2K

vs National Avg

+207.8%

BEDLINGTONSHIRE MED.GROUP prescribed 1,141 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,172 to the NHS. This is 207.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

104

Jun 2026

103

Jun 2026

102

Jun 2026

102

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,141
Total Quantity	107,216
Total NHS Cost	£7,172
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+207.8%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,141 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+207.8% 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.