Docusate sodium Prescribing at CARE HOMES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,470
Total Quantity
398.8K
NHS Cost
£22.5K
vs National Avg
+296.5%
CARE HOMES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,470 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,525 to the NHS. This is 296.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,470 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 398,759 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,525 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +296.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,470 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +296.5% 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.