Docusate sodium Prescribing at BLYTH'S MEADOW SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
276
Total Quantity
19.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-25.6%
BLYTH'S MEADOW SURGERY prescribed 276 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,395 to the NHS. This is 25.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 276 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,481 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,395 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 276 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -25.6% 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.