Docusate sodium Prescribing at BALLARDS WALK SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
433
Total Quantity
55.8K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+16.8%
BALLARDS WALK SURGERY prescribed 433 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,013 to the NHS. This is 16.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 433 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,792 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,013 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 433 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +16.8% 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.