Docusate sodium Prescribing at HARWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
461
Total Quantity
29.1K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+24.3%
HARWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 461 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,120 to the NHS. This is 24.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 461 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,134 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,120 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 461 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +24.3% 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.