Docusate sodium Prescribing at MOUNT PLEASANT HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,316
Total Quantity
142.9K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
+255%
MOUNT PLEASANT HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,316 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,780 to the NHS. This is 255% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,316 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 142,906 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,780 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +255% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,316 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +255% 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.