Docusate sodium Prescribing at WOODINGDEAN MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
487
Total Quantity
50.2K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+31.4%
WOODINGDEAN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 487 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,613 to the NHS. This is 31.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 487 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,171 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,613 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 487 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +31.4% 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.