Docusate sodium Prescribing at SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

527

Total Quantity

45.5K

NHS Cost

£3.2K

vs National Avg

+42.1%

SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 527 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,228 to the NHS. This is 42.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	527
Total Quantity	45,477
Total NHS Cost	£3,228
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+42.1%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	527 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+42.1% 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.