Docusate sodium Prescribing at DRUIDS HEATH SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
949
Total Quantity
119.5K
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
+156%
DRUIDS HEATH SURGERY prescribed 949 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,825 to the NHS. This is 156% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 949 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 119,468 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,825 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +156% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 949 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +156% 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.