Docusate sodium Prescribing at NETTLEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
654
Total Quantity
38.6K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+76.4%

NETTLEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 654 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,597 to the NHS. This is 76.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
58

Prescribing Details

Total Items654
Total Quantity38,559
Total NHS Cost£2,597
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+76.4%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice654 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+76.4% vs national average
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.