Docusate sodium Prescribing at STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
544
Total Quantity
35.2K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+46.7%
STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 544 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,452 to the NHS. This is 46.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 544 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,194 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,452 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 544 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +46.7% 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.