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 Items1,061
Total Quantity98,184
Total NHS Cost£6,745
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+186.2%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,061 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+186.2% 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.