Docusate sodium Prescribing at CAVENDISH MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
909
Total Quantity
57.7K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+145.2%
CAVENDISH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 909 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,168 to the NHS. This is 145.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 909 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,712 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,168 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +145.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 909 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +145.2% 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.