Docusate sodium Prescribing at LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,103
Total Quantity
227.3K
NHS Cost
£15.9K
vs National Avg
+467.2%
LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,103 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,889 to the NHS. This is 467.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
176
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,103 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 227,293 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,889 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +467.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,103 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +467.2% 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.