Docusate sodium Prescribing at ORCHARD PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
328
Total Quantity
23.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-11.5%
ORCHARD PRACTICE prescribed 328 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,563 to the NHS. This is 11.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 328 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,988 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,563 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 328 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -11.5% 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.