Docusate sodium Prescribing at SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,589
Total Quantity
193.0K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
+328.6%
SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,589 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,076 to the NHS. This is 328.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,589 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 193,010 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,076 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +328.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,589 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +328.6% 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.