Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE PEARTREE PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

290

Total Quantity

52.9K

NHS Cost

£3.2K

vs National Avg

-21.8%

THE PEARTREE PRACTICE prescribed 290 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,230 to the NHS. This is 21.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	290
Total Quantity	52,875
Total NHS Cost	£3,230
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-21.8%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	290 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-21.8% 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.