Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE THORNTON PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
206
Total Quantity
13.7K
NHS Cost
£991
vs National Avg
-44.4%
THE THORNTON PRACTICE prescribed 206 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £991 to the NHS. This is 44.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 206 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,668 |
| Total NHS Cost | £991 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 206 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -44.4% 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.