Docusate sodium Prescribing at SOUTH WIGHT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
237
Total Quantity
17.6K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-36.1%
SOUTH WIGHT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 237 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,202 to the NHS. This is 36.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 237 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,623 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,202 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 237 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -36.1% 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.