Docusate sodium Prescribing at MEADOWGREEN HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,065
Total Quantity
86.2K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
+187.3%
MEADOWGREEN HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,065 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,528 to the NHS. This is 187.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,065 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,226 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,528 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +187.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,065 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +187.3% 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.