Docusate sodium Prescribing at STENHOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,591
Total Quantity
188.8K
NHS Cost
£13.4K
vs National Avg
+329.1%
STENHOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,591 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,398 to the NHS. This is 329.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
145
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,591 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 188,812 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,398 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +329.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,591 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +329.1% 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.