Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE COLNE PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

687

Total Quantity

90.3K

NHS Cost

£5.7K

vs National Avg

+85.3%

THE COLNE PRACTICE prescribed 687 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,654 to the NHS. This is 85.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	687
Total Quantity	90,262
Total NHS Cost	£5,654
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+85.3%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	687 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+85.3% 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.