Docusate sodium Prescribing at SWANLOW MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
623
Total Quantity
79.3K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+68%
SWANLOW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 623 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,474 to the NHS. This is 68% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 623 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,306 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,474 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 623 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +68% 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.