Docusate sodium Prescribing at VILLAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
202
Total Quantity
32.3K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
-45.5%
VILLAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 202 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,211 to the NHS. This is 45.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 202 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,325 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,211 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 202 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -45.5% 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.