Docusate sodium Prescribing at STEYNING HEALTH CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
350
Total Quantity
25.0K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-5.6%

STEYNING HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 350 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,823 to the NHS. This is 5.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
42

Prescribing Details

Total Items350
Total Quantity24,983
Total NHS Cost£1,823
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-5.6%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice350 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference-5.6% vs national average
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.