Docusate sodium Prescribing at PARKFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
212
Total Quantity
32.3K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-42.8%
PARKFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 212 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,955 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
10
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 212 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,305 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,955 |
| Presentations | 3 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.