Docusate sodium Prescribing at NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
587
Total Quantity
33.6K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+58.3%
NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 587 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,847 to the NHS. This is 58.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 587 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,636 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,847 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 587 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +58.3% 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.