Docusate sodium Prescribing at SUMMERFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
845
Total Quantity
70.0K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+127.9%
SUMMERFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 845 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,269 to the NHS. This is 127.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 845 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,967 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,269 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 845 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +127.9% 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.