Docusate sodium Prescribing at BEWICKE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,764
Total Quantity
109.7K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
+375.8%
BEWICKE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,764 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,644 to the NHS. This is 375.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,764 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 109,683 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,644 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +375.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,764 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +375.8% 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.