Docusate sodium Prescribing at GATLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
834
Total Quantity
80.2K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+125%
GATLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 834 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,492 to the NHS. This is 125% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 834 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,158 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,492 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +125% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 834 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +125% 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.