Docusate sodium Prescribing at BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,011
Total Quantity
93.1K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+172.7%
BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,011 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,078 to the NHS. This is 172.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,011 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 93,054 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,078 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +172.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,011 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +172.7% 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.