Docusate sodium Prescribing at CULCHETH MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
680
Total Quantity
79.3K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+83.4%
CULCHETH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 680 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,444 to the NHS. This is 83.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 680 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,444 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 680 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +83.4% 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.