Docusate sodium Prescribing at DARLASTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

113

Total Quantity

15.1K

NHS Cost

£874

vs National Avg

-69.5%

DARLASTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 113 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £874 to the NHS. This is 69.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	113
Total Quantity	15,094
Total NHS Cost	£874
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-69.5%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	113 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-69.5% 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.