Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE ROTHBURY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
526
Total Quantity
47.1K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+41.9%
THE ROTHBURY PRACTICE prescribed 526 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,297 to the NHS. This is 41.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 526 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,068 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,297 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 526 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +41.9% 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.