Docusate sodium Prescribing at MEDLOCK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
461
Total Quantity
44.1K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+24.3%
MEDLOCK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 461 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,222 to the NHS. This is 24.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 461 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,138 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,222 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 461 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +24.3% 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.