Docusate sodium Prescribing at PARKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,707
Total Quantity
175.6K
NHS Cost
£12.8K
vs National Avg
+360.4%
PARKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,707 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,829 to the NHS. This is 360.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
147
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,707 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 175,573 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,829 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +360.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,707 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +360.4% 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.