Docusate sodium Prescribing at FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,214
Total Quantity
109.1K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+227.5%
FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,214 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,360 to the NHS. This is 227.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
101
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,214 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 109,124 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,360 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +227.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,214 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +227.5% 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.