Docusate sodium Prescribing at AINSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
614
Total Quantity
62.1K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+65.6%
AINSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 614 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,335 to the NHS. This is 65.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 614 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,075 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,335 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 614 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +65.6% 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.