Docusate sodium Prescribing at STAFFA HEALTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,150
Total Quantity
146.3K
NHS Cost
£9.9K
vs National Avg
+210.2%
STAFFA HEALTH prescribed 1,150 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,928 to the NHS. This is 210.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,150 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 146,339 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,928 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +210.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,150 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +210.2% 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.