Docusate sodium Prescribing at OVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
949
Total Quantity
101.1K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
+156%
OVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 949 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,221 to the NHS. This is 156% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 949 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 101,149 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,221 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +156% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 949 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +156% 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.