Docusate sodium Prescribing at HEATHFIELDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
297
Total Quantity
24.1K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-19.9%
HEATHFIELDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 297 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,623 to the NHS. This is 19.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 297 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,084 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,623 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 297 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -19.9% 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.