Docusate sodium Prescribing at CRAYFORD TOWN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
700
Total Quantity
18.8K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+88.8%
CRAYFORD TOWN SURGERY prescribed 700 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,421 to the NHS. This is 88.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 700 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,802 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,421 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 700 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +88.8% 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.