Docusate sodium Prescribing at OAKENHALL MEDICAL PRACT
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
616
Total Quantity
87.5K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+66.2%
OAKENHALL MEDICAL PRACT prescribed 616 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,260 to the NHS. This is 66.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 616 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,514 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,260 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 616 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +66.2% 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.