Docusate sodium Prescribing at ABBEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
986
Total Quantity
121.5K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+166%
ABBEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 986 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,406 to the NHS. This is 166% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 986 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 121,467 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,406 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +166% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 986 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +166% 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.