Docusate sodium Prescribing at NIDDERDALE GROUP PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

521

Total Quantity

37.2K

NHS Cost

£2.5K

vs National Avg

+40.5%

NIDDERDALE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 521 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,545 to the NHS. This is 40.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	521
Total Quantity	37,194
Total NHS Cost	£2,545
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+40.5%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	521 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+40.5% 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.