Docusate sodium Prescribing at STOCKTON HEATH MED.CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
942
Total Quantity
189.9K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+154.1%
STOCKTON HEATH MED.CENTRE prescribed 942 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,378 to the NHS. This is 154.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 942 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 189,944 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,378 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +154.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 942 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +154.1% 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.