Docusate sodium Prescribing at MITCHAM & TOOTING HEALTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
732
Total Quantity
72.4K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+97.4%
MITCHAM & TOOTING HEALTH prescribed 732 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,733 to the NHS. This is 97.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 732 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,360 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,733 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 732 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +97.4% 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.