Docusate sodium Prescribing at CAEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,250
Total Quantity
212.6K
NHS Cost
£12.7K
vs National Avg
+237.2%
CAEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,250 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,662 to the NHS. This is 237.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,250 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 212,586 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,662 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +237.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,250 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +237.2% 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.