Docusate sodium Prescribing at QUEENSWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
797
Total Quantity
35.5K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+115%
QUEENSWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 797 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,934 to the NHS. This is 115% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 797 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,544 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,934 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 797 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +115% 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.