Docusate sodium Prescribing at UPTON LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
337
Total Quantity
29.5K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-9.1%
UPTON LANE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 337 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,905 to the NHS. This is 9.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 337 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,484 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,905 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 337 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -9.1% 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.