Docusate sodium Prescribing at OLD SWAN HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,034
Total Quantity
182.1K
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
+178.9%
OLD SWAN HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,034 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,811 to the NHS. This is 178.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
99
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,034 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 182,102 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,811 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +178.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,034 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +178.9% 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.