Docusate sodium Prescribing at CORNERWAYS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
878
Total Quantity
67.7K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+136.8%
CORNERWAYS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 878 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,774 to the NHS. This is 136.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 878 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,651 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,774 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +136.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 878 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +136.8% 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.