Docusate sodium Prescribing at SALISBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
416
Total Quantity
37.0K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+12.2%
SALISBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 416 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,761 to the NHS. This is 12.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 416 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,959 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,761 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 416 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +12.2% 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.