Docusate sodium Prescribing at DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
268
Total Quantity
17.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-27.7%

DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 268 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,236 to the NHS. This is 27.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items268
Total Quantity17,712
Total NHS Cost£1,236
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-27.7%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice268 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference-27.7% vs national average
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.