Docusate sodium Prescribing at AXMINSTER MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,376
Total Quantity
109.4K
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
+271.2%

AXMINSTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,376 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,756 to the NHS. This is 271.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
97

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,376
Total Quantity109,439
Total NHS Cost£7,756
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+271.2%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,376 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+271.2% 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.