Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE ECCLESBOURNE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
496
Total Quantity
29.7K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+33.8%
THE ECCLESBOURNE PRACTICE prescribed 496 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,181 to the NHS. This is 33.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 496 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,738 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,181 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 496 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +33.8% 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.