Docusate sodium Prescribing at BENFIELD PARK MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,603
Total Quantity
198.3K
NHS Cost
£13.0K
vs National Avg
+602.1%
BENFIELD PARK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,603 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,038 to the NHS. This is 602.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
225
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,603 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 198,327 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,038 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +602.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,603 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +602.1% 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.