Docusate sodium Prescribing at ASHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
337
Total Quantity
25.6K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-9.1%
ASHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 337 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,768 to the NHS. This is 9.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 337 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,596 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,768 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 337 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -9.1% 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.