Docusate sodium Prescribing at SANDY HEALTH CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

119

Total Quantity

9,950

NHS Cost

£703

vs National Avg

-67.9%

SANDY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 119 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £703 to the NHS. This is 67.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	119
Total Quantity	9,950
Total NHS Cost	£703
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-67.9%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	119 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-67.9% 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.