Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE SWAN PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
943
Total Quantity
76.6K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+154.4%
THE SWAN PRACTICE prescribed 943 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,101 to the NHS. This is 154.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 943 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,551 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,101 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +154.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 943 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +154.4% 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.