Docusate sodium Prescribing at SEASCALE HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
719
Total Quantity
77.9K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+93.9%
SEASCALE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 719 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,296 to the NHS. This is 93.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 719 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,296 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 719 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +93.9% 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.