Docusate sodium Prescribing at PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
913
Total Quantity
183.7K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
+146.3%
PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 913 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,166 to the NHS. This is 146.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 913 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 183,688 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,166 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +146.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 913 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +146.3% 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.