Docusate sodium Prescribing at RAINBOW MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
879
Total Quantity
57.9K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+137.1%
RAINBOW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 879 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,182 to the NHS. This is 137.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 879 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,861 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,182 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +137.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 879 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +137.1% 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.