Docusate sodium Prescribing at QUINTINS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
470
Total Quantity
65.0K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+26.8%
QUINTINS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 470 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,356 to the NHS. This is 26.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 470 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,037 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,356 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 470 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +26.8% 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.