Docusate sodium Prescribing at DAVYHULME MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,226

Total Quantity

118.8K

NHS Cost

£7.7K

vs National Avg

+230.7%

DAVYHULME MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,226 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,726 to the NHS. This is 230.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

117

Jul 2026

106

Jul 2026

108

Jul 2026

128

Jul 2026

114

Jul 2026

109

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,226
Total Quantity	118,807
Total NHS Cost	£7,726
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+230.7%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,226 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+230.7% 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.