Docusate sodium Prescribing at DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
757
Total Quantity
50.7K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+104.2%
DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 757 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,646 to the NHS. This is 104.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 757 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,656 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,646 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 757 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +104.2% 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.