Docusate sodium Prescribing at CHINGFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
576
Total Quantity
74.8K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+55.4%
CHINGFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 576 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,569 to the NHS. This is 55.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 576 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,840 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,569 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 576 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +55.4% 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.