Docusate sodium Prescribing at OAK TREE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
626
Total Quantity
34.6K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+68.9%
OAK TREE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 626 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,288 to the NHS. This is 68.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 626 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,583 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,288 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 626 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +68.9% 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.