Docusate sodium Prescribing at LITTLEWICK MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,768
Total Quantity
276.9K
NHS Cost
£17.8K
vs National Avg
+376.9%
LITTLEWICK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,768 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,814 to the NHS. This is 376.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
169
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,768 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 276,944 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,814 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +376.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,768 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +376.9% 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.