Docusate sodium Prescribing at FAIRHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
392
Total Quantity
33.6K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+5.7%
FAIRHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 392 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,126 to the NHS. This is 5.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 392 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,560 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,126 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 392 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +5.7% 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.