Docusate sodium Prescribing at PLUMSTEAD H/C PMS
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
414
Total Quantity
30.4K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+11.7%
PLUMSTEAD H/C PMS prescribed 414 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,088 to the NHS. This is 11.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 414 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,384 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,088 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 414 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +11.7% 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.