Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE QUAYS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
408
Total Quantity
24.9K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+10.1%
THE QUAYS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 408 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,968 to the NHS. This is 10.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 408 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,890 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,968 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 408 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +10.1% 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.