Docusate sodium Prescribing at BEDWORTH HEALTH CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,096
Total Quantity
98.9K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+195.6%

BEDWORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,096 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,878 to the NHS. This is 195.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
98

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,096
Total Quantity98,933
Total NHS Cost£6,878
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+195.6%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,096 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+195.6% vs national average
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.