Docusate sodium Prescribing at ABBEY WOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
272
Total Quantity
16.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-26.6%
ABBEY WOOD SURGERY prescribed 272 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,347 to the NHS. This is 26.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 272 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,448 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,347 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 272 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -26.6% 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.