Docusate sodium Prescribing at CHURCH VIEW SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,080

Total Quantity

109.8K

NHS Cost

£7.8K

vs National Avg

+191.3%

CHURCH VIEW SURGERY prescribed 1,080 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,756 to the NHS. This is 191.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

101

Jun 2026

113

Jun 2026

104

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,080
Total Quantity	109,756
Total NHS Cost	£7,756
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+191.3%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,080 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+191.3% 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.