Docusate sodium Prescribing at WICKERSLEY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
730
Total Quantity
62.7K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+96.9%
WICKERSLEY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 730 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,524 to the NHS. This is 96.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 730 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,744 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,524 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 730 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +96.9% 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.