Docusate sodium Prescribing at LITTLEBURY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
496
Total Quantity
24.3K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+33.8%
LITTLEBURY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 496 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,663 to the NHS. This is 33.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 496 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,302 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,663 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 496 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +33.8% 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.