Docusate sodium Prescribing at OAKLEIGH ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
191
Total Quantity
36.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
-48.5%
OAKLEIGH ROAD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 191 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,098 to the NHS. This is 48.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 191 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,098 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -48.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 191 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -48.5% 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.