Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE VILLA MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
732
Total Quantity
67.8K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+97.4%
THE VILLA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 732 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,682 to the NHS. This is 97.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 732 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,754 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,682 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 732 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +97.4% 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.