Docusate sodium Prescribing at CALDBECK SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
423
Total Quantity
33.3K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+14.1%
CALDBECK SURGERY prescribed 423 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,277 to the NHS. This is 14.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 423 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,348 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,277 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 423 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +14.1% 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.