Docusate sodium Prescribing at EAST CROYDON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
698
Total Quantity
23.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+88.3%
EAST CROYDON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 698 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,717 to the NHS. This is 88.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 698 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,560 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,717 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 698 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +88.3% 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.