Docusate sodium Prescribing at OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
805
Total Quantity
59.9K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+117.1%
OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 805 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,574 to the NHS. This is 117.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 805 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,902 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,574 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 805 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +117.1% 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.