Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE HIGH STREET PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

332

Total Quantity

27.2K

NHS Cost

£1.6K

vs National Avg

-10.4%

THE HIGH STREET PRACTICE prescribed 332 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,648 to the NHS. This is 10.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	332
Total Quantity	27,154
Total NHS Cost	£1,648
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-10.4%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	332 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-10.4% 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.