Docusate sodium Prescribing at UPPER EDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
484
Total Quantity
36.7K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+30.6%
UPPER EDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 484 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,615 to the NHS. This is 30.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 484 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,728 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,615 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 484 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +30.6% 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.