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 Items1,034
Total Quantity130,619
Total NHS Cost£8,460
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+178.9%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,034 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+178.9% vs national average
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.