Docusate sodium Prescribing at WELBECK ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
815
Total Quantity
68.3K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+119.8%
WELBECK ROAD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 815 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,446 to the NHS. This is 119.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 815 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,327 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,446 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +119.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 815 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +119.8% 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.