Docusate sodium Prescribing at BEECHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
560
Total Quantity
43.0K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+51%
BEECHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 560 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,054 to the NHS. This is 51% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 560 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,026 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,054 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 560 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +51% 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.