Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE HEADLAND MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
402
Total Quantity
25.0K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+8.4%
THE HEADLAND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 402 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,815 to the NHS. This is 8.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 402 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,010 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,815 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 402 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +8.4% 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.