Docusate sodium Prescribing at DOLPHIN HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
514
Total Quantity
66.7K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+38.6%
DOLPHIN HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 514 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,928 to the NHS. This is 38.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 514 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,672 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,928 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 514 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +38.6% 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.