Docusate sodium Prescribing at POPLAR PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
692
Total Quantity
177.2K
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
+86.7%
POPLAR PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 692 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,988 to the NHS. This is 86.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 692 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 177,219 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,988 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 692 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +86.7% 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.