Docusate sodium Prescribing at HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,087

Total Quantity

73.9K

NHS Cost

£5.2K

vs National Avg

+193.2%

HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,087 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,163 to the NHS. This is 193.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

104

Jun 2026

100

Jun 2026

100

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,087
Total Quantity	73,927
Total NHS Cost	£5,163
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+193.2%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,087 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+193.2% 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.