Docusate sodium Prescribing at NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
258
Total Quantity
13.7K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-30.4%
NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 258 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,012 to the NHS. This is 30.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 258 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,656 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,012 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 258 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -30.4% 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.