Docusate sodium Prescribing at CIVIC MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,165
Total Quantity
243.8K
NHS Cost
£19.4K
vs National Avg
+484%
CIVIC MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,165 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,378 to the NHS. This is 484% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,165 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 243,815 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,378 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +484% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,165 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +484% 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.