Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE ALNEY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,621
Total Quantity
230.7K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+337.2%
THE ALNEY PRACTICE prescribed 1,621 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,297 to the NHS. This is 337.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,621 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 230,683 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,297 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +337.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,621 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +337.2% 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.