Docusate sodium Prescribing at BLACKETTS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
692
Total Quantity
57.2K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+86.7%
BLACKETTS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 692 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,040 to the NHS. This is 86.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 692 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,181 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,040 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 692 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +86.7% 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.