Docusate sodium Prescribing at SHIRES HEALTHCARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,266
Total Quantity
260.8K
NHS Cost
£16.6K
vs National Avg
+511.2%
SHIRES HEALTHCARE prescribed 2,266 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,650 to the NHS. This is 511.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
161
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,266 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 260,767 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,650 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +511.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,266 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +511.2% 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.