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 Items6,404
Total Quantity408,034
Total NHS Cost£30,317
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+1627.4%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,404 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+1627.4% 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.