Docusate sodium Prescribing at HEALTH PARTNERS AT VIOLET MELCHETT
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
348
Total Quantity
21.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-6.1%
HEALTH PARTNERS AT VIOLET MELCHETT prescribed 348 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,501 to the NHS. This is 6.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 348 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,968 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,501 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 348 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -6.1% 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.