Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE NIGHTINGALE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
470
Total Quantity
21.7K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+26.8%
THE NIGHTINGALE PRACTICE prescribed 470 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,571 to the NHS. This is 26.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 470 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,665 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,571 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 470 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +26.8% 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.