Docusate sodium Prescribing at HEALTH AND BEYOND
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
537
Total Quantity
61.9K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+44.8%
HEALTH AND BEYOND prescribed 537 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,665 to the NHS. This is 44.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 537 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,928 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,665 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 537 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +44.8% 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.