Docusate sodium Prescribing at PENNINE DRIVE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
100
Total Quantity
8,491
NHS Cost
£600
vs National Avg
-73%
PENNINE DRIVE PRACTICE prescribed 100 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £600 to the NHS. This is 73% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 100 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,491 |
| Total NHS Cost | £600 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -73% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 100 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -73% 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.