Docusate sodium Prescribing at CHERTSEY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
577
Total Quantity
59.2K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+55.6%
CHERTSEY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 577 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,779 to the NHS. This is 55.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 577 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,178 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,779 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 577 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +55.6% 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.