Docusate sodium Prescribing at HOLLYBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
2,660
Total Quantity
306.3K
NHS Cost
£22.3K
vs National Avg
+617.5%

HOLLYBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,660 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,343 to the NHS. This is 617.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
216

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,660
Total Quantity306,268
Total NHS Cost£22,343
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+617.5%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,660 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+617.5% 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.