Docusate sodium Prescribing at BELLINGHAM PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
643
Total Quantity
45.3K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+73.4%
BELLINGHAM PRACTICE prescribed 643 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,274 to the NHS. This is 73.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 643 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,282 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,274 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 643 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +73.4% 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.