Docusate sodium Prescribing at TROWBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
883
Total Quantity
88.1K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+138.2%
TROWBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 883 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,910 to the NHS. This is 138.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 883 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,134 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,910 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +138.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 883 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +138.2% 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.