Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE CALVERTON PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,320
Total Quantity
133.9K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
+256%
THE CALVERTON PRACTICE prescribed 1,320 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,282 to the NHS. This is 256% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
104
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,320 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 133,872 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,282 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +256% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,320 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +256% 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.