Docusate sodium Prescribing at ASHFIELD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,131
Total Quantity
147.5K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
+205.1%
ASHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,131 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,757 to the NHS. This is 205.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,131 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 147,502 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,757 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +205.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,131 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +205.1% 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.