Docusate sodium Prescribing at DINAS LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
742
Total Quantity
102.9K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+100.1%
DINAS LANE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 742 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,235 to the NHS. This is 100.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 742 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 102,890 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,235 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +100.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 742 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +100.1% 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.