Docusate sodium Prescribing at WINYATES HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
536
Total Quantity
50.0K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+44.6%
WINYATES HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 536 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,481 to the NHS. This is 44.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 536 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,964 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,481 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 536 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +44.6% 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.