Docusate sodium Prescribing at WELLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
853
Total Quantity
102.9K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+130.1%
WELLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 853 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,748 to the NHS. This is 130.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 853 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 102,885 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,748 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +130.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 853 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +130.1% 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.