Docusate sodium Prescribing at SILVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,505
Total Quantity
91.5K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+305.9%
SILVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,505 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,655 to the NHS. This is 305.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
109
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,505 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,506 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,655 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +305.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,505 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +305.9% 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.