Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST AUGUSTINE'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,391
Total Quantity
150.0K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
+275.2%
ST AUGUSTINE'S MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,391 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,446 to the NHS. This is 275.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
109
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,391 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 150,022 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,446 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +275.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,391 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +275.2% 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.