Docusate sodium Prescribing at SHERBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
398
Total Quantity
65.6K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+7.4%
SHERBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 398 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,937 to the NHS. This is 7.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 398 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,614 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,937 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 398 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +7.4% 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.