Docusate sodium Prescribing at BEDMINSTER FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
539
Total Quantity
42.3K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+45.4%
BEDMINSTER FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 539 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,096 to the NHS. This is 45.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 539 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,320 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,096 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 539 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +45.4% 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.