Docusate sodium Prescribing at SHIPSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
392
Total Quantity
35.3K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+5.7%
SHIPSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 392 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,503 to the NHS. This is 5.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 392 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,270 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,503 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 392 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +5.7% 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.