Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,073
Total Quantity
80.8K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+189.4%
ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,073 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,999 to the NHS. This is 189.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,073 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,796 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,999 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +189.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,073 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +189.4% 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.