Docusate sodium Prescribing at FOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
949
Total Quantity
101.9K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+156%
FOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 949 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,319 to the NHS. This is 156% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 949 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 101,922 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,319 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +156% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 949 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +156% 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.