Docusate sodium Prescribing at DDES CCG FT COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
279
Total Quantity
21.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-24.7%
DDES CCG FT COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 279 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,471 to the NHS. This is 24.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 279 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,028 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,471 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 279 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -24.7% 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.