Docusate sodium Prescribing at CORBETT MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,027

Total Quantity

175.0K

NHS Cost

£10.4K

vs National Avg

+177%

CORBETT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,027 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,373 to the NHS. This is 177% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

106

Jun 2026

112

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,027
Total Quantity	174,954
Total NHS Cost	£10,373
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+177%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,027 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+177% 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.