Docusate sodium Prescribing at CALVARY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
643
Total Quantity
88.9K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+73.4%
CALVARY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 643 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,627 to the NHS. This is 73.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 643 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,918 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,627 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 643 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +73.4% 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.