Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE ADAM PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
499
Total Quantity
52.9K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+34.6%
THE ADAM PRACTICE prescribed 499 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,496 to the NHS. This is 34.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 499 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,927 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,496 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 499 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +34.6% 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.