Docusate sodium Prescribing at BELMONT MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
673
Total Quantity
96.9K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+81.5%
BELMONT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 673 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,960 to the NHS. This is 81.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 673 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 96,854 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,960 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 673 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +81.5% 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.