Docusate sodium Prescribing at MURDISHAW
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
408
Total Quantity
51.4K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+10.1%
MURDISHAW prescribed 408 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,336 to the NHS. This is 10.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 408 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,336 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 408 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +10.1% 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.