Docusate sodium Prescribing at MURTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,892
Total Quantity
141.3K
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
+680.1%
MURTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,892 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,057 to the NHS. This is 680.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
221
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,892 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 141,332 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,057 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +680.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,892 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +680.1% 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.