Docusate sodium Prescribing at ASHINGTON HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
579
Total Quantity
18.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+56.2%
ASHINGTON HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 579 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,379 to the NHS. This is 56.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 579 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,521 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,379 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 579 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +56.2% 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.