Docusate sodium Prescribing at SALTASH HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
578
Total Quantity
50.4K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+55.9%
SALTASH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 578 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,586 to the NHS. This is 55.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 578 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,586 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 578 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +55.9% 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.