Docusate sodium Prescribing at SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
961
Total Quantity
90.6K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+159.2%
SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 961 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,488 to the NHS. This is 159.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 961 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 90,627 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,488 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 961 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +159.2% 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.