Docusate sodium Prescribing at BUDLEIGH SALTERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,326
Total Quantity
161.4K
NHS Cost
£10.4K
vs National Avg
+257.7%

BUDLEIGH SALTERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,326 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,379 to the NHS. This is 257.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
135

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,326
Total Quantity161,415
Total NHS Cost£10,379
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+257.7%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,326 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+257.7% 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.