Docusate sodium Prescribing at ROYAL PRIMARY CARE CHESTERFIELD WEST
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
904
Total Quantity
141.2K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
+143.8%
ROYAL PRIMARY CARE CHESTERFIELD WEST prescribed 904 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,695 to the NHS. This is 143.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 904 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 141,153 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,695 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +143.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 904 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +143.8% 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.