Docusate sodium Prescribing at ADELAIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
282
Total Quantity
38.3K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
-23.9%
ADELAIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 282 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,027 to the NHS. This is 23.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 282 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,295 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,027 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 282 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -23.9% 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.