Docusate sodium
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
2.7M
NHS Cost
£17.3M
Practices
7,315
Avg per Practice
371
Overview
Docusate sodium is prescribed by 7,315 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 2,711,952 items were prescribed at a total cost of £17,257,432 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Laxatives.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
224,649
Jun 2026
212,009
Jun 2026
232,057
Jun 2026
223,511
Jun 2026
218,817
Jun 2026
233,022
Jun 2026
222,226
Jun 2026
229,400
Jun 2026
234,752
Jun 2026
211,213
Jun 2026
223,137
Jun 2026
226,500
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 225.0K | 153 | 1,471 | +296.7% ▲ |
| B | 129.6K | 274 | 473 | +27.6% ▲ |
| NG | 115.8K | 143 | 810 | +118.4% ▲ |
| M | 102.7K | 185 | 555 | +49.7% ▲ |
| GL | 94.9K | 66 | 1,437 | +287.7% ▲ |
| S | 78.7K | 185 | 425 | +14.7% ▲ |
| L | 76.6K | 152 | 504 | +35.9% ▲ |
| EX | 72.9K | 61 | 1,195 | +222.3% ▲ |
| DE | 63.5K | 87 | 730 | +96.8% ▲ |
| TS | 60.5K | 81 | 748 | +101.6% ▲ |
| E | 58.1K | 144 | 404 | +8.8% ▲ |
| CH | 55.9K | 71 | 787 | +112.3% ▲ |
| BS | 55.2K | 82 | 673 | +81.6% ▲ |
| SW | 48.2K | 119 | 405 | +9.2% ▲ |
| LS | 45.7K | 93 | 491 | +32.6% ▲ |
| SK | 45.6K | 76 | 600 | +61.7% ▲ |
| WA | 43.4K | 90 | 482 | +29.9% ▲ |
| SR | 42.0K | 35 | 1,200 | +223.7% ▲ |
| N | 40.7K | 122 | 334 | -10.0% ▼ |
| DH | 40.1K | 38 | 1,056 | +185.0% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| ASPEN MEDICAL PRACTICE | 6,404 |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 6,067 |
| SAVILLE MEDICAL GROUP | 5,879 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Laxatives
- Paragraph: Stimulant laxatives
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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.