Docusate sodium Prescribing at 49 MARINE AVENUE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,019
Total Quantity
83.7K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+174.9%
49 MARINE AVENUE SURGERY prescribed 1,019 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,815 to the NHS. This is 174.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,019 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,657 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,815 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +174.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,019 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +174.9% 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.