Docusate sodium Prescribing at SHIRLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
482
Total Quantity
21.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+30%

SHIRLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 482 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,543 to the NHS. This is 30% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36

Prescribing Details

Total Items482
Total Quantity21,198
Total NHS Cost£1,543
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+30%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice482 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+30% vs national average
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.