Docusate sodium Prescribing at SUNDON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
531
Total Quantity
44.8K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+43.2%
SUNDON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 531 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,047 to the NHS. This is 43.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 531 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,808 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,047 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 531 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +43.2% 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.