Docusate sodium Prescribing at CROSSFELL HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
700
Total Quantity
68.8K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+88.8%
CROSSFELL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 700 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,064 to the NHS. This is 88.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 700 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,781 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,064 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 700 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +88.8% 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.