Docusate sodium Prescribing at WESTLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
189
Total Quantity
21.2K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-49%
WESTLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 189 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,722 to the NHS. This is 49% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 189 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,173 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,722 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -49% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 189 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -49% 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.