Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE GOOD PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

638

Total Quantity

31.1K

NHS Cost

£2.1K

vs National Avg

+72.1%

THE GOOD PRACTICE prescribed 638 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,094 to the NHS. This is 72.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	638
Total Quantity	31,131
Total NHS Cost	£2,094
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+72.1%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	638 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+72.1% 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.