Docusate sodium Prescribing at WEST POINT MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
644
Total Quantity
57.2K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+73.7%
WEST POINT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 644 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,008 to the NHS. This is 73.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 644 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,158 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,008 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 644 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +73.7% 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.