Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE DERBY ROAD PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
684
Total Quantity
106.2K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+84.5%
THE DERBY ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 684 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,716 to the NHS. This is 84.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 684 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 106,220 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,716 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 684 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +84.5% 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.