Docusate sodium Prescribing at NEW SILKSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
983
Total Quantity
67.8K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+165.1%
NEW SILKSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 983 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,992 to the NHS. This is 165.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 983 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,788 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,992 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +165.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 983 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +165.1% 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.