Docusate sodium Prescribing at WATFORD HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,448
Total Quantity
153.2K
NHS Cost
£9.9K
vs National Avg
+290.6%
WATFORD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,448 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,857 to the NHS. This is 290.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
107
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,448 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 153,227 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,857 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +290.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,448 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +290.6% 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.