Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
472
Total Quantity
52.1K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+27.3%
ST JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 472 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,641 to the NHS. This is 27.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 472 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,084 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,641 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 472 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +27.3% 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.