Docusate sodium Prescribing at HIGH STREET PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
220
Total Quantity
14.3K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
-40.7%
HIGH STREET PRACTICE prescribed 220 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,355 to the NHS. This is 40.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 220 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,274 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,355 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 220 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -40.7% 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.