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 Items | 1,326 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 161,415 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,379 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +257.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,326 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +257.7% 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.