Docusate sodium Prescribing at TOWNSEND HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,158
Total Quantity
98.3K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+212.3%
TOWNSEND HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,158 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,663 to the NHS. This is 212.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,158 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 98,258 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,663 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +212.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,158 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +212.3% 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.