Docusate sodium Prescribing at ROTHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
393
Total Quantity
40.5K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+6%
ROTHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 393 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,964 to the NHS. This is 6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 393 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,502 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,964 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 393 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +6% 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.