Docusate sodium Prescribing at SILVERDALE FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
984
Total Quantity
60.5K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+165.4%
SILVERDALE FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 984 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,383 to the NHS. This is 165.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 984 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,518 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,383 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +165.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 984 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +165.4% 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.