Docusate sodium Prescribing at OLD CATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

165

Total Quantity

30.2K

NHS Cost

£1.9K

vs National Avg

-55.5%

OLD CATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 165 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,857 to the NHS. This is 55.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	165
Total Quantity	30,202
Total NHS Cost	£1,857
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-55.5%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	165 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-55.5% 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.