Docusate sodium Prescribing at FIR PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
874
Total Quantity
116.8K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+135.7%
FIR PARK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 874 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,135 to the NHS. This is 135.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 874 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 116,804 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,135 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 874 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +135.7% 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.