Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
437
Total Quantity
32.3K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+17.9%
THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE prescribed 437 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,384 to the NHS. This is 17.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 437 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,312 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,384 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 437 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +17.9% 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.