Docusate sodium Prescribing at COLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,706
Total Quantity
125.5K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
+629.9%
COLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,706 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,986 to the NHS. This is 629.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
230
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,706 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 125,487 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,986 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +629.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,706 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +629.9% 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.