Docusate sodium Prescribing at WIDE WAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
799
Total Quantity
58.3K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+115.5%
WIDE WAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 799 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,957 to the NHS. This is 115.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 799 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,292 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,957 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 799 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +115.5% 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.