Docusate sodium Prescribing at SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
770
Total Quantity
76.4K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+107.7%
SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE prescribed 770 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,518 to the NHS. This is 107.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 770 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,366 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,518 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +107.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 770 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +107.7% 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.