Docusate sodium Prescribing at WALTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
743
Total Quantity
69.2K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+100.4%
WALTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 743 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,986 to the NHS. This is 100.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 743 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,169 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,986 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +100.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 743 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +100.4% 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.