Docusate sodium Prescribing at CUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,623
Total Quantity
168.4K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+337.8%
CUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,623 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,611 to the NHS. This is 337.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,623 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 168,354 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,611 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +337.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,623 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +337.8% 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.