Docusate sodium Prescribing at WEST HAMPSTEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
228
Total Quantity
27.9K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-38.5%
WEST HAMPSTEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 228 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,878 to the NHS. This is 38.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 228 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,876 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,878 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 228 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -38.5% 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.