Docusate sodium Prescribing at ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,291
Total Quantity
161.8K
NHS Cost
£10.4K
vs National Avg
+248.2%
ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 1,291 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,426 to the NHS. This is 248.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,291 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 161,771 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,426 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +248.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,291 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +248.2% 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.