Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE BARKANTINE PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

704

Total Quantity

46.6K

NHS Cost

£3.1K

vs National Avg

+89.9%

THE BARKANTINE PRACTICE prescribed 704 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,109 to the NHS. This is 89.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	704
Total Quantity	46,636
Total NHS Cost	£3,109
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+89.9%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	704 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+89.9% 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.