Docusate sodium Prescribing at WALLINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
480
Total Quantity
27.5K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+29.5%
WALLINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 480 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,914 to the NHS. This is 29.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 480 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,504 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,914 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 480 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +29.5% 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.