Docusate sodium Prescribing at JAMES ALEXANDER FAMILY PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
711
Total Quantity
60.1K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+91.8%

JAMES ALEXANDER FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 711 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,579 to the NHS. This is 91.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
59

Prescribing Details

Total Items711
Total Quantity60,101
Total NHS Cost£4,579
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+91.8%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice711 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+91.8% vs national average
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.