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 Items1,623
Total Quantity168,354
Total NHS Cost£11,611
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+337.8%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,623 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+337.8% vs national average
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.