Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE STEPHENSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,765
Total Quantity
137.5K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+376.1%
THE STEPHENSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,765 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,479 to the NHS. This is 376.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,765 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 137,468 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,479 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +376.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,765 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +376.1% 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.