Docusate sodium Prescribing at SHIRLAND MEDICAL
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
431
Total Quantity
19.8K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+16.3%
SHIRLAND MEDICAL prescribed 431 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,445 to the NHS. This is 16.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 431 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,772 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,445 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 431 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +16.3% 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.