Docusate sodium Prescribing at PROSPECT MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,915
Total Quantity
128.9K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+416.5%
PROSPECT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,915 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,805 to the NHS. This is 416.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,915 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 128,872 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,805 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +416.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,915 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +416.5% 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.