Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,345
Total Quantity
87.6K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+262.8%
THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,345 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,852 to the NHS. This is 262.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,345 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,566 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,852 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +262.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,345 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +262.8% 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.