Docusate sodium Prescribing at SUDBURY & ALPERTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
424
Total Quantity
26.3K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+14.4%
SUDBURY & ALPERTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 424 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,796 to the NHS. This is 14.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 424 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,250 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,796 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 424 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +14.4% 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.