Docusate sodium Prescribing at ZETLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
534
Total Quantity
27.1K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+44%
ZETLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 534 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,974 to the NHS. This is 44% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 534 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,053 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,974 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 534 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +44% 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.