Docusate sodium Prescribing at QUEDGELEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
424
Total Quantity
36.8K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+14.4%
QUEDGELEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 424 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,711 to the NHS. This is 14.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 424 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,817 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,711 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 424 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +14.4% 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.