Docusate sodium Prescribing at OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,717
Total Quantity
143.2K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
+363.1%
OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,717 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,319 to the NHS. This is 363.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,717 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 143,208 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,319 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +363.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,717 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +363.1% 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.