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 Items795
Total Quantity62,233
Total NHS Cost£4,138
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+114.4%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice795 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+114.4% vs national average
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.