Docusate sodium Prescribing at GORTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
691
Total Quantity
79.9K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+86.4%
GORTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 691 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,038 to the NHS. This is 86.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 691 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,920 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,038 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 691 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +86.4% 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.