Docusate sodium Prescribing at WATLING STREET PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,010

Total Quantity

110.6K

NHS Cost

£8.6K

vs National Avg

+172.4%

WATLING STREET PRACTICE prescribed 1,010 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,579 to the NHS. This is 172.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

104

Jun 2026

109

Jun 2026

115

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,010
Total Quantity	110,558
Total NHS Cost	£8,579
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+172.4%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,010 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+172.4% 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.