Docusate sodium Prescribing at DARWEN HEALTHLINK
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
355
Total Quantity
25.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-4.2%
DARWEN HEALTHLINK prescribed 355 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,712 to the NHS. This is 4.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 355 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,620 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,712 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 355 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -4.2% 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.