Docusate sodium Prescribing at BURSTED WOOD SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

150

Total Quantity

8,596

NHS Cost

£633

vs National Avg

-59.5%

BURSTED WOOD SURGERY prescribed 150 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £633 to the NHS. This is 59.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	150
Total Quantity	8,596
Total NHS Cost	£633
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-59.5%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	150 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-59.5% 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.