Docusate sodium Prescribing at PARTINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
907
Total Quantity
70.6K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+144.6%
PARTINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 907 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,780 to the NHS. This is 144.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 907 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,553 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,780 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +144.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 907 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +144.6% 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.