Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST BEDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,688
Total Quantity
80.5K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+355.3%
ST BEDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,688 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,766 to the NHS. This is 355.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
131
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,688 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,496 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,766 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +355.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,688 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +355.3% 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.