Docusate sodium Prescribing at EVEREST HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
520
Total Quantity
58.1K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+40.3%
EVEREST HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 520 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,702 to the NHS. This is 40.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 520 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,148 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,702 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 520 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +40.3% 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.