Docusate sodium Prescribing at BARTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
775
Total Quantity
92.1K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+109%
BARTON SURGERY prescribed 775 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,458 to the NHS. This is 109% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 775 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 92,092 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,458 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 775 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +109% 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.