Docusate sodium Prescribing at TAVYSIDE HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
686
Total Quantity
54.5K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+85%
TAVYSIDE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 686 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,708 to the NHS. This is 85% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 686 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,522 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,708 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 686 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +85% 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.