Docusate sodium Prescribing at OTFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
415
Total Quantity
41.2K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+11.9%
OTFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 415 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,880 to the NHS. This is 11.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 415 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,188 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,880 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 415 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +11.9% 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.