Docusate sodium Prescribing at BENHILL & BELMONT GP CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
844
Total Quantity
85.1K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+127.7%
BENHILL & BELMONT GP CENTRE prescribed 844 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,301 to the NHS. This is 127.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 844 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,081 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,301 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 844 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +127.7% 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.