Docusate sodium Prescribing at ROYAL PRIMARY CARE CLAY CROSS
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
677
Total Quantity
51.6K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+82.6%
ROYAL PRIMARY CARE CLAY CROSS prescribed 677 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,518 to the NHS. This is 82.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 677 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,639 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,518 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 677 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +82.6% 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.