Docusate sodium Prescribing at RHND
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
933
Total Quantity
798.1K
NHS Cost
£40.8K
vs National Avg
+151.7%
RHND prescribed 933 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £40,814 to the NHS. This is 151.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 933 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 798,092 |
| Total NHS Cost | £40,814 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +151.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 933 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +151.7% 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.