Docusate sodium Prescribing at BEWICK ROAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,755
Total Quantity
87.8K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+373.4%
BEWICK ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,755 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,149 to the NHS. This is 373.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,755 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,750 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,149 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +373.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,755 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +373.4% 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.