Docusate sodium Prescribing at LONDON FIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
419
Total Quantity
30.1K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+13%
LONDON FIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 419 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,400 to the NHS. This is 13% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 419 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,142 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,400 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 419 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +13% vs national average |
Explore More
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.