Docusate sodium Prescribing at LINDFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
452
Total Quantity
45.9K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+21.9%
LINDFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 452 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,197 to the NHS. This is 21.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 452 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,930 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,197 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 452 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +21.9% 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.