Docusate sodium Prescribing at OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
608
Total Quantity
44.5K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+64%
OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 608 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,738 to the NHS. This is 64% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 608 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,534 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,738 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 608 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +64% 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.