Docusate sodium Prescribing at BOLTON GENERAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
261
Total Quantity
23.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-29.6%
BOLTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 261 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,707 to the NHS. This is 29.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 261 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,620 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,707 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 261 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -29.6% 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.