Docusate sodium Prescribing at GATEWAY PRIMARY CARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
593
Total Quantity
84.4K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+60%
GATEWAY PRIMARY CARE prescribed 593 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,460 to the NHS. This is 60% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 593 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,366 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,460 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 593 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +60% 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.