Docusate sodium Prescribing at COTSWOLD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,874
Total Quantity
144.3K
NHS Cost
£9.9K
vs National Avg
+675.2%
COTSWOLD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,874 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,904 to the NHS. This is 675.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
192
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,874 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 144,280 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,904 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +675.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,874 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +675.2% 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.