Docusate sodium Prescribing at GARSTANG MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
436
Total Quantity
42.6K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+17.6%
GARSTANG MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 436 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,780 to the NHS. This is 17.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 436 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,616 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,780 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 436 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +17.6% 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.