Docusate sodium Prescribing at ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,138
Total Quantity
224.3K
NHS Cost
£16.6K
vs National Avg
+476.7%
ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,138 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,637 to the NHS. This is 476.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
187
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,138 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 224,329 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,637 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +476.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,138 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +476.7% 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.