Docusate sodium Prescribing at GLOUCESTER ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
795
Total Quantity
62.2K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+114.4%
GLOUCESTER ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 795 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,138 to the NHS. This is 114.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 795 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,233 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,138 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 795 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +114.4% 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.