Docusate sodium Prescribing at DERBY ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,281
Total Quantity
117.6K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
+245.5%
DERBY ROAD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,281 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,907 to the NHS. This is 245.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
100
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,281 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 117,599 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,907 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +245.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,281 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +245.5% 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.