Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE PARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
438
Total Quantity
31.6K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+18.1%
THE PARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 438 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,214 to the NHS. This is 18.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 438 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,580 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,214 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 438 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +18.1% 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.