Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST GEORGES MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,825
Total Quantity
230.3K
NHS Cost
£14.7K
vs National Avg
+392.3%
ST GEORGES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,825 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,679 to the NHS. This is 392.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,825 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 230,266 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,679 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +392.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,825 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +392.3% 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.