Docusate sodium Prescribing at CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,402
Total Quantity
193.4K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
+278.2%
CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 1,402 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,330 to the NHS. This is 278.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
100
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,402 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 193,413 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,330 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +278.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,402 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +278.2% 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.