Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE BLITHEHALE MED.CTR.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
879
Total Quantity
32.5K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+137.1%
THE BLITHEHALE MED.CTR. prescribed 879 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,432 to the NHS. This is 137.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 879 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,537 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,432 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +137.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 879 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +137.1% 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.