Docusate sodium Prescribing at FIRDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
369
Total Quantity
26.3K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-0.5%
FIRDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 369 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,801 to the NHS. This is 0.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 369 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,264 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,801 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 369 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -0.5% 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.