Docusate sodium Prescribing at WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
327
Total Quantity
15.4K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-11.8%
WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 327 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,117 to the NHS. This is 11.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 327 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,391 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,117 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 327 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -11.8% 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.