Docusate sodium Prescribing at ALBERT ROAD SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,226
Total Quantity
97.9K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+230.7%

ALBERT ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,226 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,438 to the NHS. This is 230.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
105

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,226
Total Quantity97,890
Total NHS Cost£6,438
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+230.7%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,226 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+230.7% vs national average
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.