Docusate sodium Prescribing at CHEYLESMORE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
269
Total Quantity
30.6K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
-27.4%
CHEYLESMORE SURGERY prescribed 269 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,118 to the NHS. This is 27.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 269 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,642 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,118 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 269 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -27.4% 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.