Docusate sodium Prescribing at NETHERLEY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
230
Total Quantity
41.4K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
-38%
NETHERLEY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 230 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,439 to the NHS. This is 38% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 230 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,439 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 230 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -38% 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.