Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
414
Total Quantity
35.0K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+11.7%
THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 414 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,480 to the NHS. This is 11.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 414 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,999 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,480 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 414 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +11.7% 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.