Docusate sodium Prescribing at SHAKESPEARE ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
342
Total Quantity
25.7K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-7.8%
SHAKESPEARE ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 342 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,893 to the NHS. This is 7.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 342 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,746 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,893 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 342 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -7.8% 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.