Docusate sodium Prescribing at ARTHUR MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,013
Total Quantity
125.1K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
+173.2%
ARTHUR MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,013 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,953 to the NHS. This is 173.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,013 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 125,142 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,953 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +173.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,013 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +173.2% 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.