Docusate sodium Prescribing at COMBE COASTAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
2,414
Total Quantity
250.0K
NHS Cost
£18.7K
vs National Avg
+551.1%

COMBE COASTAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,414 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,717 to the NHS. This is 551.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
217

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,414
Total Quantity249,976
Total NHS Cost£18,717
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+551.1%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,414 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+551.1% vs national average
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.