Docusate sodium Prescribing at WORDEN MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
231
Total Quantity
20.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-37.7%

WORDEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 231 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,438 to the NHS. This is 37.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items231
Total Quantity20,410
Total NHS Cost£1,438
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-37.7%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice231 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference-37.7% vs national average
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.