Docusate sodium Prescribing at BENTLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,101

Total Quantity

93.8K

NHS Cost

£6.9K

vs National Avg

+197%

BENTLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,101 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,872 to the NHS. This is 197% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

112

Jun 2026

101

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,101
Total Quantity	93,819
Total NHS Cost	£6,872
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+197%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,101 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+197% 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.