Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST. PETER'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,265
Total Quantity
63.2K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+241.2%
ST. PETER'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,265 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,547 to the NHS. This is 241.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
108
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,265 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,173 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,547 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +241.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,265 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +241.2% 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.