Docusate sodium Prescribing at ARCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
619
Total Quantity
50.6K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+67%
ARCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 619 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,420 to the NHS. This is 67% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 619 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,614 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,420 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 619 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +67% 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.