Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE MEDICAL CENTRE GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
561
Total Quantity
66.9K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+51.3%
THE MEDICAL CENTRE GROUP prescribed 561 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,210 to the NHS. This is 51.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 561 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,930 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,210 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 561 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +51.3% 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.