Docusate sodium Prescribing at GLENLYN MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
446
Total Quantity
39.4K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+20.3%
GLENLYN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 446 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,689 to the NHS. This is 20.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 446 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,392 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,689 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 446 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +20.3% 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.