Docusate sodium Prescribing at ASPLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,172

Total Quantity

134.2K

NHS Cost

£9.5K

vs National Avg

+216.1%

ASPLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,172 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,475 to the NHS. This is 216.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

103

Jul 2026

105

Jul 2026

108

Jul 2026

101

Jul 2026

106

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,172
Total Quantity	134,245
Total NHS Cost	£9,475
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+216.1%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,172 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+216.1% 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.