Docusate sodium Prescribing at LEACH HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
503
Total Quantity
37.5K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+35.7%
LEACH HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 503 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,727 to the NHS. This is 35.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 503 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,530 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,727 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 503 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +35.7% 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.