Docusate sodium Prescribing at CHAPELGREEN PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
502
Total Quantity
45.5K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+35.4%
CHAPELGREEN PRACTICE prescribed 502 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,319 to the NHS. This is 35.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 502 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,481 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,319 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 502 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +35.4% 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.