Docusate sodium Prescribing at WEST TIMPERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
551
Total Quantity
46.1K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+48.6%
WEST TIMPERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 551 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,166 to the NHS. This is 48.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 551 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,056 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,166 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 551 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +48.6% 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.