Docusate sodium Prescribing at BISHOPGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
978
Total Quantity
63.1K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+163.8%
BISHOPGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 978 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,500 to the NHS. This is 163.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 978 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,149 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,500 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +163.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 978 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +163.8% 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.