Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE DOVE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
912
Total Quantity
100.7K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+146%
THE DOVE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 912 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,736 to the NHS. This is 146% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 912 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 100,692 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,736 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +146% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 912 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +146% 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.