Docusate sodium Prescribing at STOURPORT MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,260
Total Quantity
118.5K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+239.9%
STOURPORT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,260 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,056 to the NHS. This is 239.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,260 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 118,523 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,056 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +239.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,260 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +239.9% 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.