Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST. ANTHONY'S HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,761
Total Quantity
92.5K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+375%
ST. ANTHONY'S HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,761 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,401 to the NHS. This is 375% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
183
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,761 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 92,507 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,401 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +375% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,761 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +375% 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.