Docusate sodium Prescribing at ASHBOURNE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,034
Total Quantity
130.6K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
+178.9%
ASHBOURNE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,034 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,460 to the NHS. This is 178.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,034 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 130,619 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,460 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +178.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,034 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +178.9% 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.