Docusate sodium Prescribing at PORTLAND ROAD PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
537
Total Quantity
15.3K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+44.8%
PORTLAND ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 537 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,150 to the NHS. This is 44.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 537 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,328 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,150 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 537 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +44.8% 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.