Docusate sodium Prescribing at YORKLEY HEALTH CENTRE(WG)
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,339
Total Quantity
83.2K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+261.2%
YORKLEY HEALTH CENTRE(WG) prescribed 1,339 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,949 to the NHS. This is 261.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
107
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,339 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,201 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,949 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +261.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,339 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +261.2% 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.