Docusate sodium Prescribing at QUAYSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
876
Total Quantity
85.1K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+136.3%
QUAYSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 876 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,883 to the NHS. This is 136.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 876 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,142 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,883 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +136.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 876 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +136.3% 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.