Docusate sodium Prescribing at MIDLANDS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
5,619
Total Quantity
558.6K
NHS Cost
£37.7K
vs National Avg
+1415.6%
MIDLANDS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP prescribed 5,619 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £37,720 to the NHS. This is 1415.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
522
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
455
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,619 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 558,600 |
| Total NHS Cost | £37,720 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1415.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,619 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +1415.6% 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.