Docusate sodium Prescribing at NESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
482
Total Quantity
41.7K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+30%
NESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 482 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,981 to the NHS. This is 30% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 482 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,700 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,981 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 482 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +30% 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.