Docusate sodium Prescribing at HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
411
Total Quantity
30.9K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+10.9%
HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 411 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,290 to the NHS. This is 10.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 411 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,918 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,290 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 411 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +10.9% 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.