Docusate sodium Prescribing at WIDEOPEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,557
Total Quantity
159.3K
NHS Cost
£10.4K
vs National Avg
+320%
WIDEOPEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,557 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,399 to the NHS. This is 320% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,557 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 159,326 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,399 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +320% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,557 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +320% 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.