Docusate sodium Prescribing at CANTILUPE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
776
Total Quantity
142.0K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
+109.3%
CANTILUPE SURGERY prescribed 776 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,741 to the NHS. This is 109.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 776 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 142,028 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,741 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 776 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +109.3% 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.