Docusate sodium Prescribing at BLUNDELLSANDS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,105
Total Quantity
137.3K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
+198.1%
BLUNDELLSANDS SURGERY prescribed 1,105 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,294 to the NHS. This is 198.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,105 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 137,318 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,294 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +198.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,105 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +198.1% 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.