Docusate sodium Prescribing at EARLE ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
557
Total Quantity
30.0K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+50.2%
EARLE ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 557 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,110 to the NHS. This is 50.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 557 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,110 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 557 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +50.2% 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.