Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE SPITALFIELDS PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,047

Total Quantity

48.8K

NHS Cost

£3.5K

vs National Avg

+182.4%

THE SPITALFIELDS PRACTICE prescribed 1,047 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,518 to the NHS. This is 182.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

105

Jun 2026

104

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,047
Total Quantity	48,840
Total NHS Cost	£3,518
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+182.4%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,047 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+182.4% 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.