Docusate sodium Prescribing at DOWNTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
165
Total Quantity
8,180
NHS Cost
£586
vs National Avg
-55.5%
DOWNTON SURGERY prescribed 165 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £586 to the NHS. This is 55.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 165 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,180 |
| Total NHS Cost | £586 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -55.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 165 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -55.5% 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.