Docusate sodium Prescribing at WEST ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,247
Total Quantity
74.2K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+236.4%
WEST ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,247 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,095 to the NHS. This is 236.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,247 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,232 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,095 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +236.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,247 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +236.4% 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.