Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE OLD DAIRY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
538
Total Quantity
15.9K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+45.1%
THE OLD DAIRY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 538 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,143 to the NHS. This is 45.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 538 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,942 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,143 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 538 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +45.1% 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.