Docusate sodium Prescribing at SEVERNSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,724
Total Quantity
166.7K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
+365%
SEVERNSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,724 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,706 to the NHS. This is 365% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
140
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,724 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 166,655 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,706 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +365% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,724 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +365% 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.