Docusate sodium Prescribing at MID DEVON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
898
Total Quantity
58.4K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+142.2%
MID DEVON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 898 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,959 to the NHS. This is 142.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 898 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,444 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,959 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +142.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 898 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +142.2% 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.