Docusate sodium Prescribing at WATERS EDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
126
Total Quantity
18.8K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-66%
WATERS EDGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 126 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,156 to the NHS. This is 66% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 126 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,762 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,156 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -66% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 126 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -66% 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.