Docusate sodium Prescribing at SMA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
649
Total Quantity
46.9K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+75.1%
SMA MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 649 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,981 to the NHS. This is 75.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 649 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,899 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,981 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 649 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +75.1% 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.