Docusate sodium Prescribing at ALEXANDRA & CRESTVIEW SURGERIES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
459
Total Quantity
48.3K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+23.8%
ALEXANDRA & CRESTVIEW SURGERIES prescribed 459 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,461 to the NHS. This is 23.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 459 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,259 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,461 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 459 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +23.8% 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.