Docusate sodium Prescribing at OAKS HEALTHCARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
400
Total Quantity
53.3K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+7.9%
OAKS HEALTHCARE prescribed 400 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,730 to the NHS. This is 7.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 400 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,339 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,730 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 400 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +7.9% 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.