Docusate sodium Prescribing at CHEETHAM HILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
552
Total Quantity
42.6K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+48.9%
CHEETHAM HILL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 552 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,856 to the NHS. This is 48.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 552 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,589 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,856 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 552 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +48.9% 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.