Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE SCOTT PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
575
Total Quantity
59.7K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+55.1%
THE SCOTT PRACTICE prescribed 575 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,365 to the NHS. This is 55.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 575 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,712 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,365 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 575 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +55.1% 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.