Docusate sodium

Drugs acting on the ear | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (National)

3,155

NHS Cost

£6.7K

Practices

912

Avg per Practice

Overview

Docusate sodium is prescribed by 912 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 3,155 items were prescribed at a total cost of £6,683 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Ear, Nose and Oropharynx, Section Drugs acting on the ear.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

No monthly data available.

Prescribing by Area

Area	Items	Practices	Avg/Practice	vs National
IG	109	3	36	+937.1% ▲
B	104	4	26	+642.9% ▲

Top Prescribing Practices

Practice	Items
THE UPSTAIRS SURGERY	50
GANTS HILL MED CTR & THE REDBRIDGE SURG	45
PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE	45

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BNF Classification

Chapter: Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
Section: Drugs acting on the ear
Paragraph: Removal of ear wax and other substances

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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.