Docusate sodium Prescribing at SWANSCOMBE HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
816
Total Quantity
113.3K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
+120.1%
SWANSCOMBE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 816 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,083 to the NHS. This is 120.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 816 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 113,261 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,083 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +120.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 816 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +120.1% 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.