Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,015
Total Quantity
126.3K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
+173.8%
THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,015 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,926 to the NHS. This is 173.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,015 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 126,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,926 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +173.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,015 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +173.8% 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.