Docusate sodium Prescribing at WEEPING CROSS HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
438
Total Quantity
57.4K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+18.1%
WEEPING CROSS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 438 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,473 to the NHS. This is 18.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 438 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,433 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,473 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 438 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +18.1% 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.