Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE MORTIMER MEDICAL PRAC
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
448
Total Quantity
34.2K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+20.8%
THE MORTIMER MEDICAL PRAC prescribed 448 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,288 to the NHS. This is 20.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 448 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,175 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,288 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 448 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +20.8% 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.