Docusate sodium Prescribing at BINSCOMBE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
441
Total Quantity
58.1K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+19%
BINSCOMBE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 441 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,855 to the NHS. This is 19% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 441 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,147 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,855 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 441 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +19% 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.