Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST DAVID'S FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
551
Total Quantity
55.2K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+48.6%
ST DAVID'S FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 551 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,528 to the NHS. This is 48.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 551 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,218 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,528 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 551 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +48.6% 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.