Docusate sodium Prescribing at KINGSWAY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,075
Total Quantity
68.9K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+190%

KINGSWAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,075 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,856 to the NHS. This is 190% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
80

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,075
Total Quantity68,866
Total NHS Cost£4,856
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+190%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,075 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+190% 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.