Docusate sodium Prescribing at EAST TREES HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
635
Total Quantity
23.2K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+71.3%
EAST TREES HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 635 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,700 to the NHS. This is 71.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 635 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,185 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,700 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 635 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +71.3% 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.