Docusate sodium Prescribing at WOMBWELL MEDICAL CENTRE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
835
Total Quantity
53.4K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+125.2%
WOMBWELL MEDICAL CENTRE PRACTICE prescribed 835 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,547 to the NHS. This is 125.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 835 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,441 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,547 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +125.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 835 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +125.2% 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.