Docusate sodium Prescribing at DOVECOT HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
388
Total Quantity
38.8K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+4.7%
DOVECOT HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 388 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,638 to the NHS. This is 4.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 388 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,820 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,638 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 388 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +4.7% 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.