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 Items1,505
Total Quantity91,506
Total NHS Cost£6,655
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+305.9%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,505 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+305.9% vs national average
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.