Docusate sodium Prescribing at COFTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
474
Total Quantity
49.7K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+27.9%
COFTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 474 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,575 to the NHS. This is 27.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 474 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,654 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,575 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 474 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +27.9% 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.