Docusate sodium Prescribing at STOWHEALTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
702
Total Quantity
80.6K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+89.4%
STOWHEALTH prescribed 702 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,455 to the NHS. This is 89.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 702 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,625 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,455 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +89.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 702 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +89.4% 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.