Docusate sodium Prescribing at BLOFIELD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
551
Total Quantity
34.6K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+48.6%
BLOFIELD SURGERY prescribed 551 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,633 to the NHS. This is 48.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 551 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,598 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,633 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 551 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +48.6% 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.