Docusate sodium Prescribing at KINGSTON HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
558
Total Quantity
41.2K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+50.5%
KINGSTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 558 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,940 to the NHS. This is 50.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 558 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,220 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,940 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 558 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +50.5% 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.