Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE CROSS KEYS PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

307

Total Quantity

64.3K

NHS Cost

£3.8K

vs National Avg

-17.2%

THE CROSS KEYS PRACTICE prescribed 307 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,773 to the NHS. This is 17.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	307
Total Quantity	64,334
Total NHS Cost	£3,773
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-17.2%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	307 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-17.2% 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.