Docusate sodium Prescribing at CENTRAL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
905
Total Quantity
123.6K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
+144.1%
CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 905 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,576 to the NHS. This is 144.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 905 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 123,554 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,576 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +144.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 905 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +144.1% 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.