Docusate sodium Prescribing at CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,035
Total Quantity
115.6K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
+179.2%
CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,035 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,281 to the NHS. This is 179.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,035 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 115,568 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,281 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +179.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,035 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +179.2% 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.