Docusate sodium Prescribing at QHS GP CARE HOME SERVICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,032
Total Quantity
214.0K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
+178.4%
QHS GP CARE HOME SERVICE prescribed 1,032 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,244 to the NHS. This is 178.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,032 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 213,998 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,244 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +178.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,032 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +178.4% 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.