Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,226
Total Quantity
70.9K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+230.7%
ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,226 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,160 to the NHS. This is 230.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,226 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,855 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,160 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +230.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,226 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +230.7% 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.