Docusate sodium Prescribing at FAIRFIELDS PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
413
Total Quantity
34.2K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+11.4%
FAIRFIELDS PRACTICE prescribed 413 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,557 to the NHS. This is 11.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 413 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,219 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,557 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 413 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +11.4% 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.