Docusate sodium Prescribing at NORTH SWINDON PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,104
Total Quantity
118.2K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+197.8%
NORTH SWINDON PRACTICE prescribed 1,104 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,303 to the NHS. This is 197.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,104 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 118,231 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,303 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +197.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,104 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +197.8% 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.