Docusate sodium Prescribing at PENDLETON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
423
Total Quantity
30.4K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+14.1%
PENDLETON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 423 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,168 to the NHS. This is 14.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 423 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,416 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,168 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 423 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +14.1% 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.