Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE MAPLES MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,631
Total Quantity
90.3K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+339.9%
THE MAPLES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,631 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,333 to the NHS. This is 339.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,631 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 90,253 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,333 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +339.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,631 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +339.9% 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.