Docusate sodium Prescribing at AUGHTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
403
Total Quantity
41.4K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+8.7%
AUGHTON SURGERY prescribed 403 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,705 to the NHS. This is 8.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 403 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,377 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,705 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 403 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +8.7% 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.