Docusate sodium Prescribing at CENTRAL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
477
Total Quantity
22.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+28.7%
CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 477 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,701 to the NHS. This is 28.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 477 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,578 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,701 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 477 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +28.7% 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.