Docusate sodium Prescribing at ASHCROFT SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
457
Total Quantity
42.8K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+23.3%
ASHCROFT SURGERY prescribed 457 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,987 to the NHS. This is 23.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 457 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,769 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,987 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 457 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +23.3% 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.