Docusate sodium Prescribing at WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
3,329
Total Quantity
147.1K
NHS Cost
£10.5K
vs National Avg
+797.9%
WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,329 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,487 to the NHS. This is 797.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
252
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,329 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 147,135 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,487 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +797.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,329 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +797.9% 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.