Docusate sodium Prescribing at WOODSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
580
Total Quantity
76.9K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+56.4%
WOODSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 580 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,782 to the NHS. This is 56.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 580 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,935 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,782 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 580 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +56.4% 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.