Docusate sodium Prescribing at PINFOLD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
152
Total Quantity
25.1K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-59%

PINFOLD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 152 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,804 to the NHS. This is 59% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items152
Total Quantity25,099
Total NHS Cost£1,804
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-59%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice152 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference-59% vs national average
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.