Docusate sodium Prescribing at SWANSWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
709
Total Quantity
99.1K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+91.2%
SWANSWELL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 709 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,384 to the NHS. This is 91.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 709 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 99,066 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,384 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +91.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 709 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +91.2% 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.