Docusate sodium Prescribing at CHEAM FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
434
Total Quantity
51.5K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+17.1%
CHEAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 434 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,113 to the NHS. This is 17.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 434 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,507 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,113 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 434 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +17.1% 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.