Docusate sodium Prescribing at EARLSFIELD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
843
Total Quantity
38.8K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+127.4%
EARLSFIELD SURGERY prescribed 843 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,740 to the NHS. This is 127.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 843 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,806 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,740 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 843 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +127.4% 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.