Docusate sodium Prescribing at BACON LANE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
418
Total Quantity
20.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+12.7%
BACON LANE SURGERY prescribed 418 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,448 to the NHS. This is 12.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 418 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,428 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,448 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 418 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +12.7% 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.