Docusate sodium Prescribing at CHEAM GP CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
511
Total Quantity
34.5K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+37.8%
CHEAM GP CENTRE prescribed 511 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,552 to the NHS. This is 37.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 511 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,534 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,552 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 511 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +37.8% 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.