Docusate sodium Prescribing at RAINBOW PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

213

Total Quantity

6,842

NHS Cost

£480

vs National Avg

-42.5%

RAINBOW PRACTICE prescribed 213 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £480 to the NHS. This is 42.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	213
Total Quantity	6,842
Total NHS Cost	£480
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-42.5%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	213 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-42.5% 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.