Docusate sodium Prescribing at PARK VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
535
Total Quantity
30.6K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+44.3%
PARK VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 535 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,188 to the NHS. This is 44.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 535 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,594 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,188 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 535 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +44.3% 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.