Docusate sodium Prescribing at SEASIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
433
Total Quantity
34.2K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+16.8%
SEASIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 433 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,488 to the NHS. This is 16.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 433 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,244 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,488 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 433 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +16.8% 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.