Docusate sodium Prescribing at STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
461
Total Quantity
30.7K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+24.3%
STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 461 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,235 to the NHS. This is 24.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 461 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,677 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,235 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 461 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +24.3% 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.