Docusate sodium Prescribing at CENTRAL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
4,217
Total Quantity
236.6K
NHS Cost
£16.9K
vs National Avg
+1037.5%
CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 4,217 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,949 to the NHS. This is 1037.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
359
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,217 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 236,617 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,949 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1037.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,217 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +1037.5% 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.