Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE DEEPINGS PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
514
Total Quantity
46.8K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+38.6%

THE DEEPINGS PRACTICE prescribed 514 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,078 to the NHS. This is 38.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
37

Prescribing Details

Total Items514
Total Quantity46,779
Total NHS Cost£3,078
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+38.6%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice514 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+38.6% vs national average
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.