Docusate sodium Prescribing at CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,106
Total Quantity
92.4K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+198.3%
CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES prescribed 1,106 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,415 to the NHS. This is 198.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,106 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 92,415 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,415 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +198.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,106 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +198.3% 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.