Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE PEEL MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,280
Total Quantity
78.5K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+245.3%

THE PEEL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,280 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,402 to the NHS. This is 245.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
101

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,280
Total Quantity78,530
Total NHS Cost£5,402
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+245.3%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,280 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+245.3% vs national average
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.