Docusate sodium Prescribing at FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
310
Total Quantity
33.7K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
-16.4%
FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 310 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,417 to the NHS. This is 16.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 310 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,685 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,417 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 310 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -16.4% 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.