Docusate sodium Prescribing at ALMA MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,004
Total Quantity
80.4K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+170.8%
ALMA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,004 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,709 to the NHS. This is 170.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,004 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,441 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,709 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +170.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,004 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +170.8% 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.