Docusate sodium Prescribing at AIREBOROUGH FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
455
Total Quantity
78.8K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+22.7%
AIREBOROUGH FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 455 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,368 to the NHS. This is 22.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 455 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,802 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,368 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 455 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +22.7% 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.