Docusate sodium Prescribing at BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
709
Total Quantity
25.7K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+91.2%
BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 709 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,889 to the NHS. This is 91.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 709 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,703 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,889 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +91.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 709 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +91.2% 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.