Docusate sodium Prescribing at COMBE DOWN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
797
Total Quantity
59.0K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+115%
COMBE DOWN SURGERY prescribed 797 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,852 to the NHS. This is 115% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 797 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,029 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,852 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 797 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +115% 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.