Docusate sodium Prescribing at LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
953
Total Quantity
115.1K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+157.1%
LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 953 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,356 to the NHS. This is 157.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 953 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 115,148 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,356 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +157.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 953 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +157.1% 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.