Docusate sodium Prescribing at ALDERLEY EDGE MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,332
Total Quantity
217.2K
NHS Cost
£12.8K
vs National Avg
+259.3%

ALDERLEY EDGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,332 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,842 to the NHS. This is 259.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
111

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,332
Total Quantity217,230
Total NHS Cost£12,842
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+259.3%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,332 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+259.3% 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.