Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE ARCH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
690
Total Quantity
67.7K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+86.1%
THE ARCH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 690 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,715 to the NHS. This is 86.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 690 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,656 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,715 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 690 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +86.1% 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.