Docusate sodium Prescribing at SOUTHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,061
Total Quantity
98.2K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+186.2%
SOUTHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,061 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,745 to the NHS. This is 186.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,061 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 98,184 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,745 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +186.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,061 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +186.2% 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.