Docusate sodium Prescribing at WELLBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
773
Total Quantity
130.2K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+108.5%
WELLBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 773 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,128 to the NHS. This is 108.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 773 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 130,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,128 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +108.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 773 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +108.5% 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.