Docusate sodium Prescribing at WOODLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,042

Total Quantity

68.4K

NHS Cost

£4.8K

vs National Avg

+181.1%

WOODLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,042 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,792 to the NHS. This is 181.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

101

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,042
Total Quantity	68,383
Total NHS Cost	£4,792
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+181.1%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,042 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+181.1% 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.