Docusate sodium Prescribing at HEATON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
351
Total Quantity
38.4K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
-5.3%
HEATON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 351 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,204 to the NHS. This is 5.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 351 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,440 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,204 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 351 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -5.3% 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.