Docusate sodium Prescribing at ALCONBURY SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
605
Total Quantity
46.9K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+63.2%
ALCONBURY SURGERY prescribed 605 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,341 to the NHS. This is 63.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 605 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,918 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,341 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 605 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +63.2% 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.