Docusate sodium Prescribing at WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,739
Total Quantity
239.4K
NHS Cost
£15.9K
vs National Avg
+369.1%
WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE prescribed 1,739 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,886 to the NHS. This is 369.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,739 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 239,357 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,886 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +369.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,739 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +369.1% 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.