Docusate sodium Prescribing at WHITEHOUSE HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
408
Total Quantity
17.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+10.1%
WHITEHOUSE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 408 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,295 to the NHS. This is 10.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 408 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,599 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,295 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 408 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +10.1% 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.