Docusate sodium Prescribing at YARDLEY WOOD HEALTH CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,368
Total Quantity
201.6K
NHS Cost
£12.5K
vs National Avg
+269%

YARDLEY WOOD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,368 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,462 to the NHS. This is 269% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
147

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,368
Total Quantity201,617
Total NHS Cost£12,462
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+269%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,368 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+269% 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.