Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST JOHNS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,322
Total Quantity
156.5K
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
+256.6%
ST JOHNS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,322 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,963 to the NHS. This is 256.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,322 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 156,524 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,963 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +256.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,322 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +256.6% 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.