Docusate sodium Prescribing at CHISWICK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
437
Total Quantity
18.5K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+17.9%
CHISWICK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 437 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,306 to the NHS. This is 17.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 437 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,478 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,306 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 437 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +17.9% 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.