Docusate sodium Prescribing at MERSHAM MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

212

Total Quantity

15.9K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

-42.8%

MERSHAM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 212 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,152 to the NHS. This is 42.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	212
Total Quantity	15,852
Total NHS Cost	£1,152
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	-42.8%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	212 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-42.8% 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.