Docusate sodium Prescribing at VICTORIA MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
596
Total Quantity
24.6K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+60.8%
VICTORIA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 596 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,773 to the NHS. This is 60.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 596 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,585 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,773 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 596 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +60.8% 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.