Docusate sodium Prescribing at PEAK & DALES MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
351
Total Quantity
24.5K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-5.3%
PEAK & DALES MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP prescribed 351 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,656 to the NHS. This is 5.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 351 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,536 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,656 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 351 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -5.3% 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.