Docusate sodium Prescribing at MARKS GATE HEALTH CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
352
Total Quantity
12.5K
NHS Cost
£936
vs National Avg
-5.1%

MARKS GATE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 352 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £936 to the NHS. This is 5.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
52

Prescribing Details

Total Items352
Total Quantity12,452
Total NHS Cost£936
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-5.1%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice352 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference-5.1% vs national average
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.