Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE ALEXANDRA PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
556
Total Quantity
83.7K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+50%
THE ALEXANDRA PRACTICE prescribed 556 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,716 to the NHS. This is 50% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 556 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,692 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,716 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 556 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +50% 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.