Docusate sodium Prescribing at OTTERFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
202
Total Quantity
18.9K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-45.5%
OTTERFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 202 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,181 to the NHS. This is 45.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 202 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,870 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,181 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 202 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -45.5% 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.