Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE ROBERT DARBISHIRE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
674
Total Quantity
88.7K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+81.8%
THE ROBERT DARBISHIRE PRACTICE prescribed 674 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,491 to the NHS. This is 81.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 674 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,726 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,491 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 674 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +81.8% 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.