Docusate sodium Prescribing at DARLASTON FAMILY PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

9,020

NHS Cost

£680

vs National Avg

-78.2%

DARLASTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 81 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £680 to the NHS. This is 78.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	81
Total Quantity	9,020
Total NHS Cost	£680
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-78.2%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	81 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-78.2% 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.