Docusate sodium Prescribing at GREENDALE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

899

Total Quantity

65.0K

NHS Cost

£4.7K

vs National Avg

+142.5%

GREENDALE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 899 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,743 to the NHS. This is 142.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	899
Total Quantity	65,019
Total NHS Cost	£4,743
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+142.5%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	899 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+142.5% 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.