Docusate sodium Prescribing at TEAMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
784
Total Quantity
35.7K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+111.5%
TEAMS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 784 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,494 to the NHS. This is 111.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 784 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,653 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,494 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +111.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 784 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +111.5% 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.