Docusate sodium Prescribing at GREENGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
298
Total Quantity
18.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-19.6%
GREENGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 298 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,505 to the NHS. This is 19.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 298 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,556 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,505 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 298 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -19.6% 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.