Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST MARTINS PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
576
Total Quantity
33.1K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+55.4%
ST MARTINS PRACTICE prescribed 576 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,543 to the NHS. This is 55.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 576 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,111 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,543 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 576 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +55.4% 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.