Docusate sodium Prescribing at HOLMHURST MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
113
Total Quantity
22.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-69.5%
HOLMHURST MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 113 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,552 to the NHS. This is 69.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
7
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 113 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,246 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,552 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -69.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 113 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -69.5% 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.