Docusate sodium Prescribing at POTTERELLS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
343
Total Quantity
45.5K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
-7.5%
POTTERELLS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 343 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,017 to the NHS. This is 7.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 343 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,511 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,017 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 343 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -7.5% 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.