Docusate sodium Prescribing at DISTINGTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
704
Total Quantity
53.2K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+89.9%
DISTINGTON SURGERY prescribed 704 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,624 to the NHS. This is 89.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 704 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,210 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,624 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +89.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 704 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +89.9% 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.