Docusate sodium Prescribing at GIFFORDS PRIMARY CARE CTR
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
442
Total Quantity
41.6K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+19.2%
GIFFORDS PRIMARY CARE CTR prescribed 442 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,193 to the NHS. This is 19.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 442 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,622 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,193 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 442 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +19.2% 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.