Docusate sodium Prescribing at GREAT SUTTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
881
Total Quantity
69.8K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+137.6%
GREAT SUTTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 881 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,138 to the NHS. This is 137.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 881 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,798 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,138 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +137.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 881 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +137.6% 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.