Docusate sodium Prescribing at WELLING MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
480
Total Quantity
23.7K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+29.5%
WELLING MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 480 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,714 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
40
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 480 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,736 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,714 |
| Presentations | 4 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.