Docusate sodium Prescribing at SOMERVILLE MED CTR
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,654
Total Quantity
164.7K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+346.1%
SOMERVILLE MED CTR prescribed 1,654 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,398 to the NHS. This is 346.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
140
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,654 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 164,656 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,398 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +346.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,654 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +346.1% 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.