Docusate sodium Prescribing at COASTAL VILLAGES PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
806
Total Quantity
107.6K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
+117.4%
COASTAL VILLAGES PRACTICE prescribed 806 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,208 to the NHS. This is 117.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 806 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 107,591 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,208 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 806 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +117.4% vs national average |
Explore More
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.