Docusate sodium Prescribing at POVEREST MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
237
Total Quantity
26.1K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-36.1%

POVEREST MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 237 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,863 to the NHS. This is 36.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items237
Total Quantity26,106
Total NHS Cost£1,863
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-36.1%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice237 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference-36.1% vs national average
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.