Docusate sodium Prescribing at PELAW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
945
Total Quantity
46.1K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+154.9%
PELAW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 945 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,357 to the NHS. This is 154.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 945 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,068 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,357 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +154.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 945 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +154.9% 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.