Docusate sodium Prescribing at GOUGH WALK PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
633
Total Quantity
107.3K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+70.7%
GOUGH WALK PRACTICE prescribed 633 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,058 to the NHS. This is 70.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 633 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 107,328 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,058 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 633 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +70.7% 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.