Docusate sodium Prescribing at APPLETREE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,131
Total Quantity
164.1K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
+205.1%
APPLETREE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,131 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,174 to the NHS. This is 205.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,131 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 164,062 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,174 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +205.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,131 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +205.1% 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.