Docusate sodium Prescribing at OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
314
Total Quantity
36.0K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
-15.3%
OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 314 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,300 to the NHS. This is 15.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 314 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,300 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 314 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -15.3% 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.