Docusate sodium Prescribing at NORTH PARK HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
821
Total Quantity
96.2K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+121.4%
NORTH PARK HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 821 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,461 to the NHS. This is 121.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 821 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 96,156 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,461 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +121.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 821 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +121.4% 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.