Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE STATION PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
513
Total Quantity
49.0K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+38.4%
THE STATION PRACTICE prescribed 513 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,125 to the NHS. This is 38.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 513 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,022 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,125 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 513 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +38.4% 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.