Docusate sodium Prescribing at COULBY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
715
Total Quantity
68.9K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+92.9%
COULBY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 715 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,721 to the NHS. This is 92.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 715 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,856 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,721 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 715 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +92.9% 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.