Docusate sodium Prescribing at CHEADLE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,022
Total Quantity
109.3K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+175.7%

CHEADLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,022 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,259 to the NHS. This is 175.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
91

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,022
Total Quantity109,337
Total NHS Cost£7,259
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+175.7%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,022 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+175.7% vs national average
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.