Docusate sodium Prescribing at CHORLTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,125
Total Quantity
110.7K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+203.4%
CHORLTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,125 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,380 to the NHS. This is 203.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,125 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 110,724 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,380 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +203.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,125 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +203.4% 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.