Docusate sodium Prescribing at CRAWCROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
3,712
Total Quantity
270.3K
NHS Cost
£18.8K
vs National Avg
+901.2%

CRAWCROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,712 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,811 to the NHS. This is 901.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
309

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,712
Total Quantity270,341
Total NHS Cost£18,811
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+901.2%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,712 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+901.2% vs national average
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.