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 Items1,755
Total Quantity87,750
Total NHS Cost£6,149
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+373.4%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,755 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+373.4% vs national average
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.