Docusate sodium Prescribing at BELMONT MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
200
Total Quantity
24.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-46.1%
BELMONT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 200 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,474 to the NHS. This is 46.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 200 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,998 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,474 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 200 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -46.1% 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.