Docusate sodium Prescribing at FOWNHOPE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
333
Total Quantity
19.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-10.2%
FOWNHOPE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 333 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,306 to the NHS. This is 10.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 333 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,696 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,306 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 333 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -10.2% 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.