Docusate sodium Prescribing at BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,861
Total Quantity
157.5K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
+402%
BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,861 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,283 to the NHS. This is 402% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,861 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 157,476 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,283 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +402% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,861 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +402% 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.