Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST ANN'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,841
Total Quantity
190.1K
NHS Cost
£12.9K
vs National Avg
+396.6%
ST ANN'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,841 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,914 to the NHS. This is 396.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,841 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 190,069 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,914 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +396.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,841 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +396.6% 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.