Docusate sodium Prescribing at WESTWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,009
Total Quantity
121.8K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+172.2%
WESTWAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,009 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,104 to the NHS. This is 172.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,009 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 121,801 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,104 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +172.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,009 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +172.2% 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.