Docusate sodium Prescribing at BERINSFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
338
Total Quantity
65.4K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
-8.8%
BERINSFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 338 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,006 to the NHS. This is 8.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 338 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,384 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,006 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 338 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -8.8% 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.