Docusate sodium Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,989
Total Quantity
157.1K
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
+706.2%
NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,989 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,935 to the NHS. This is 706.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
253
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,989 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 157,086 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,935 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +706.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,989 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +706.2% 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.