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 Items | 1,332 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 217,230 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,842 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +259.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,332 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +259.3% 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.