Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE ALDERGATE MED.PRACT.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
808
Total Quantity
104.1K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
+117.9%
THE ALDERGATE MED.PRACT. prescribed 808 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,827 to the NHS. This is 117.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 808 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 104,117 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,827 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 808 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +117.9% 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.