Docusate sodium Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
540
Total Quantity
65.5K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+45.7%
ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 540 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,543 to the NHS. This is 45.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 540 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,517 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,543 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 540 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +45.7% 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.