Docusate sodium Prescribing at BELFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
468
Total Quantity
31.0K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+26.2%
BELFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 468 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,227 to the NHS. This is 26.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 468 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,952 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,227 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 468 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +26.2% 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.