Docusate sodium Prescribing at GOSBERTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
344
Total Quantity
11.0K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-7.2%
GOSBERTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 344 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,840 to the NHS. This is 7.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 344 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,001 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,840 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 344 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -7.2% 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.