Docusate sodium Prescribing at COLLEGE WAY SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
464
Total Quantity
49.8K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+25.2%
COLLEGE WAY SURGERY prescribed 464 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,478 to the NHS. This is 25.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 464 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,774 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,478 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 464 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +25.2% 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.