Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE HEALTH CENTRE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
290
Total Quantity
22.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-21.8%
THE HEALTH CENTRE SURGERY prescribed 290 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,617 to the NHS. This is 21.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 290 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,765 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,617 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 290 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -21.8% 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.