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 Items | 514 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,779 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,078 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 514 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +38.6% 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.