Docusate sodium Prescribing at TALBOT MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,875
Total Quantity
116.7K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+405.7%
TALBOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,875 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,145 to the NHS. This is 405.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
146
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,875 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 116,702 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,145 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +405.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,875 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +405.7% 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.