Docusate sodium Prescribing at DEAN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
666
Total Quantity
31.3K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+79.6%
DEAN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 666 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,086 to the NHS. This is 79.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 666 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,303 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,086 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 666 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +79.6% 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.