Docusate sodium Prescribing at FIRECLAY HEALTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
773
Total Quantity
135.5K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+108.5%
FIRECLAY HEALTH prescribed 773 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,148 to the NHS. This is 108.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 773 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 135,539 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,148 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +108.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 773 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +108.5% 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.