Docusate sodium Prescribing at VINE HOUSE HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
580
Total Quantity
54.9K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+56.4%
VINE HOUSE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 580 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,810 to the NHS. This is 56.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 580 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,858 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,810 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 580 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +56.4% 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.