Docusate sodium Prescribing at SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
735
Total Quantity
63.7K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+98.3%
SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 735 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,042 to the NHS. This is 98.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 735 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,731 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,042 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +98.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 735 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +98.3% 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.