Docusate sodium Prescribing at JAMES STREET FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
390
Total Quantity
28.9K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+5.2%
JAMES STREET FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 390 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,096 to the NHS. This is 5.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 390 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,897 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,096 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 390 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +5.2% 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.