Docusate sodium Prescribing at LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
390
Total Quantity
23.4K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+5.2%

LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 390 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,635 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

Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
40

Prescribing Details

Total Items390
Total Quantity23,380
Total NHS Cost£1,635
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+5.2%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice390 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+5.2% 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.