Docusate sodium Prescribing at MIDDLETON HEALTH CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

162

Total Quantity

16.2K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

-56.3%

MIDDLETON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 162 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,170 to the NHS. This is 56.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	162
Total Quantity	16,150
Total NHS Cost	£1,170
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-56.3%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	162 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-56.3% 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.