Docusate sodium Prescribing at BLACKDOWN PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
392
Total Quantity
35.5K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+5.7%
BLACKDOWN PRACTICE prescribed 392 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,194 to the NHS. This is 5.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 392 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,522 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,194 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 392 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +5.7% 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.