Docusate sodium Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,944
Total Quantity
191.0K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+424.4%
ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,944 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,261 to the NHS. This is 424.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
182
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,944 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 190,982 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,261 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +424.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,944 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +424.4% 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.