Docusate sodium Prescribing at FULWELL MEDICAL CENTRE,
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,338
Total Quantity
68.4K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+260.9%
FULWELL MEDICAL CENTRE, prescribed 1,338 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,769 to the NHS. This is 260.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,338 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,367 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,769 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +260.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,338 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +260.9% 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.