Docusate sodium Prescribing at ROTHER HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,012

Total Quantity

195.2K

NHS Cost

£11.8K

vs National Avg

+173%

ROTHER HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,012 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,752 to the NHS. This is 173% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

105

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,012
Total Quantity	195,207
Total NHS Cost	£11,752
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+173%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,012 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+173% 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.