Docusate sodium Prescribing at FOUNTAINS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,124
Total Quantity
195.8K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+203.2%
FOUNTAINS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,124 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,436 to the NHS. This is 203.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,124 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 195,834 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,436 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +203.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,124 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +203.2% 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.