Docusate sodium Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,079
Total Quantity
219.8K
NHS Cost
£15.1K
vs National Avg
+460.8%
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,079 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,071 to the NHS. This is 460.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
184
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,079 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 219,770 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,071 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +460.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,079 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +460.8% 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.