Docusate sodium Prescribing at ASPEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
6,404
Total Quantity
408.0K
NHS Cost
£30.3K
vs National Avg
+1627.4%
ASPEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,404 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £30,317 to the NHS. This is 1627.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
577
Jul 2026
544
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
580
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
597
Jul 2026
532
Jul 2026
523
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
530
Jul 2026
502
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,404 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 408,034 |
| Total NHS Cost | £30,317 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1627.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,404 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +1627.4% 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.