Docusate sodium Prescribing at GARFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
895
Total Quantity
87.7K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+141.4%
GARFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 895 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,447 to the NHS. This is 141.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 895 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,715 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,447 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +141.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 895 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +141.4% 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.