Docusate sodium Prescribing at TORRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
668
Total Quantity
108.2K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+80.2%
TORRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 668 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,918 to the NHS. This is 80.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 668 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 108,244 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,918 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 668 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +80.2% 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.