Docusate sodium Prescribing at BLACK TORRINGTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
550
Total Quantity
76.0K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+48.4%
BLACK TORRINGTON SURGERY prescribed 550 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,039 to the NHS. This is 48.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 550 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,047 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,039 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 550 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +48.4% 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.