Docusate sodium Prescribing at FROME MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,423
Total Quantity
158.4K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
+283.8%
FROME MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,423 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,068 to the NHS. This is 283.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
119
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,423 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 158,447 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,068 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +283.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,423 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +283.8% 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.