Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE KEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
804
Total Quantity
40.2K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+116.9%
THE KEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 804 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,857 to the NHS. This is 116.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 804 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,158 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,857 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 804 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +116.9% 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.