Docusate sodium Prescribing at MARTONSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
690
Total Quantity
145.5K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
+86.1%
MARTONSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 690 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,377 to the NHS. This is 86.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 690 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 145,549 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,377 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 690 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +86.1% 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.