Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE ARMADA FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,467
Total Quantity
156.3K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
+295.7%
THE ARMADA FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,467 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,325 to the NHS. This is 295.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
109
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,467 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 156,285 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,325 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +295.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,467 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +295.7% 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.