Docusate sodium Prescribing at ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
588
Total Quantity
64.3K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+58.6%
ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 588 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,225 to the NHS. This is 58.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 588 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,329 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,225 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 588 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +58.6% 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.