Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST. MARGARETS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
685
Total Quantity
60.6K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+84.8%
ST. MARGARETS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 685 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,513 to the NHS. This is 84.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 685 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,620 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,513 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 685 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +84.8% 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.