Docusate sodium Prescribing at FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
378
Total Quantity
64.8K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+2%
FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE prescribed 378 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,760 to the NHS. This is 2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 378 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,847 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,760 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 378 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +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.