Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
450
Total Quantity
63.7K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+21.4%
THE BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 450 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,392 to the NHS. This is 21.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 450 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,685 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,392 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 450 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +21.4% 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.