Docusate sodium Prescribing at MAJOR OAK MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

573

Total Quantity

58.2K

NHS Cost

£4.3K

vs National Avg

+54.6%

MAJOR OAK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 573 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,284 to the NHS. This is 54.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	573
Total Quantity	58,157
Total NHS Cost	£4,284
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+54.6%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	573 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+54.6% 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.