Docusate sodium Prescribing at BLYTH ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
401
Total Quantity
28.5K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+8.2%
BLYTH ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 401 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,047 to the NHS. This is 8.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 401 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,488 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,047 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 401 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +8.2% 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.