Docusate sodium Prescribing at CULVERHAY SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,007
Total Quantity
72.7K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+171.6%
CULVERHAY SURGERY prescribed 1,007 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,093 to the NHS. This is 171.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,007 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,652 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,093 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +171.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,007 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +171.6% 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.