Docusate sodium Prescribing at SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
60
Total Quantity
5,868
NHS Cost
£439
vs National Avg
-83.8%

SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 60 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £439 to the NHS. This is 83.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items60
Total Quantity5,868
Total NHS Cost£439
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-83.8%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice60 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference-83.8% 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.