Docusate sodium Prescribing at MALVERN HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,090
Total Quantity
342.2K
NHS Cost
£19.7K
vs National Avg
+463.7%
MALVERN HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,090 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,746 to the NHS. This is 463.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
176
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,090 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 342,150 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,746 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +463.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,090 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +463.7% 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.