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 Items | 1,368 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 201,617 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,462 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +269% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,368 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +269% 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.