Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE PRACTICE AT 188

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

843

Total Quantity

102.5K

NHS Cost

£6.9K

vs National Avg

+127.4%

THE PRACTICE AT 188 prescribed 843 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,899 to the NHS. This is 127.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	843
Total Quantity	102,535
Total NHS Cost	£6,899
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+127.4%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	843 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+127.4% 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.