Docusate sodium Prescribing at BIDFORD HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
796
Total Quantity
72.6K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+114.7%
BIDFORD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 796 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,613 to the NHS. This is 114.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 796 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,633 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,613 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 796 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +114.7% 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.