Docusate sodium Prescribing at DAVID MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
662
Total Quantity
65.8K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+78.6%
DAVID MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 662 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,472 to the NHS. This is 78.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 662 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,836 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,472 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 662 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +78.6% 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.