Docusate sodium Prescribing at BOWLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,257
Total Quantity
73.5K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+239.1%
BOWLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,257 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,184 to the NHS. This is 239.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,257 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,499 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,184 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +239.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,257 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +239.1% 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.