Docusate sodium Prescribing at HEREWARD MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
278
Total Quantity
24.9K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
-25%

HEREWARD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 278 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,899 to the NHS. This is 25% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
23

Prescribing Details

Total Items278
Total Quantity24,924
Total NHS Cost£2,899
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average-25%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice278 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference-25% vs national average
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.