Docusate sodium Prescribing at RED HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
973
Total Quantity
55.4K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+162.4%
RED HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 973 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,793 to the NHS. This is 162.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 973 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,379 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,793 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +162.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 973 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +162.4% 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.