Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE NEW SPRINGWELLS PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
386
Total Quantity
16.2K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+4.1%
THE NEW SPRINGWELLS PRACTICE prescribed 386 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,437 to the NHS. This is 4.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 386 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,239 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,437 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 386 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +4.1% 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.