Docusate sodium Prescribing at CUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,420
Total Quantity
147.4K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
+283%
CUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,420 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,693 to the NHS. This is 283% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
128
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,420 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 147,379 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,693 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +283% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,420 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +283% 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.