Docusate sodium Prescribing at SHORE MEDICAL
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
715
Total Quantity
96.9K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+92.9%
SHORE MEDICAL prescribed 715 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,927 to the NHS. This is 92.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 715 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 96,943 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,927 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 715 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +92.9% 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.