Docusate sodium Prescribing at ADDINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
281
Total Quantity
22.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-24.2%
ADDINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 281 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,530 to the NHS. This is 24.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 281 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,639 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,530 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 281 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -24.2% 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.