Docusate sodium Prescribing at SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
362
Total Quantity
31.4K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
-2.4%
SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 362 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,097 to the NHS. This is 2.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 362 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,440 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,097 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 362 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -2.4% 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.