Docusate sodium Prescribing at PARK FARM MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,837
Total Quantity
281.8K
NHS Cost
£18.0K
vs National Avg
+395.5%
PARK FARM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,837 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,044 to the NHS. This is 395.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,837 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 281,814 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,044 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +395.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,837 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +395.5% 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.