Docusate sodium Prescribing at GARDENIA PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

280

Total Quantity

33.0K

NHS Cost

£2.2K

vs National Avg

-24.5%

GARDENIA PRACTICE prescribed 280 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,238 to the NHS. This is 24.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	280
Total Quantity	32,959
Total NHS Cost	£2,238
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-24.5%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	280 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-24.5% 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.