Docusate sodium Prescribing at MAYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
732
Total Quantity
85.8K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+97.4%
MAYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 732 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,509 to the NHS. This is 97.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 732 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,779 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,509 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 732 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +97.4% 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.