Docusate sodium Prescribing at ADLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
275
Total Quantity
26.2K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-25.8%

ADLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 275 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,713 to the NHS. This is 25.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
26

Prescribing Details

Total Items275
Total Quantity26,162
Total NHS Cost£1,713
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-25.8%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice275 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference-25.8% vs national average
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.