Docusate sodium Prescribing at AVELEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,106

Total Quantity

63.1K

NHS Cost

£4.7K

vs National Avg

+198.3%

AVELEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,106 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,657 to the NHS. This is 198.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

114

Jul 2026

102

Jul 2026

101

Jul 2026

100

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,106
Total Quantity	63,077
Total NHS Cost	£4,657
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+198.3%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,106 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+198.3% 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.