Docusate sodium Prescribing at ARTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
489
Total Quantity
61.0K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+31.9%
ARTHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 489 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,865 to the NHS. This is 31.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 489 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,031 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,865 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 489 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +31.9% 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.