Docusate sodium Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
687
Total Quantity
55.8K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+85.3%
DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 687 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,155 to the NHS. This is 85.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 687 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,823 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,155 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 687 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +85.3% 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.