Docusate sodium Prescribing at KINGSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
898
Total Quantity
85.9K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+142.2%
KINGSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 898 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,248 to the NHS. This is 142.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 898 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,864 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,248 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +142.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 898 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +142.2% 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.