Docusate sodium Prescribing at DOWNSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
549
Total Quantity
47.6K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+48.1%
DOWNSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 549 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,386 to the NHS. This is 48.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 549 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,565 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,386 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 549 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +48.1% 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.