Docusate sodium Prescribing at PRIORY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

989

Total Quantity

50.3K

NHS Cost

£3.7K

vs National Avg

+166.8%

PRIORY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 989 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,697 to the NHS. This is 166.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

104

Prescribing Details

Total Items	989
Total Quantity	50,287
Total NHS Cost	£3,697
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+166.8%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	989 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+166.8% 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.