Docusate sodium Prescribing at ALWOODLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
741
Total Quantity
54.7K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+99.9%
ALWOODLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 741 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,568 to the NHS. This is 99.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 741 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,745 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,568 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 741 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +99.9% 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.