Docusate sodium Prescribing at SACRISTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,133
Total Quantity
75.0K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+205.6%
SACRISTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,133 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,477 to the NHS. This is 205.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,133 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,965 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,477 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +205.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,133 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +205.6% 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.