Docusate sodium Prescribing at POOL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
831
Total Quantity
121.5K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+124.1%
POOL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 831 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,267 to the NHS. This is 124.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 831 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 121,504 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,267 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +124.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 831 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +124.1% 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.