Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE MARGARET THOMPSON MED CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
477
Total Quantity
45.1K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+28.7%
THE MARGARET THOMPSON MED CENTRE prescribed 477 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,156 to the NHS. This is 28.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 477 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,117 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,156 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 477 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +28.7% 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.