Docusate sodium Prescribing at MELBOURNE PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,510
Total Quantity
118.4K
NHS Cost
£9.9K
vs National Avg
+307.3%
MELBOURNE PARK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,510 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,912 to the NHS. This is 307.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,510 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 118,369 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,912 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +307.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,510 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +307.3% 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.