Docusate sodium Prescribing at BOW MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
617
Total Quantity
33.2K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+66.4%

BOW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 617 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,342 to the NHS. This is 66.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
47

Prescribing Details

Total Items617
Total Quantity33,237
Total NHS Cost£2,342
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+66.4%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice617 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+66.4% 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.