Docusate sodium Prescribing at FAMILY SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,137
Total Quantity
56.2K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+206.7%
FAMILY SURGERY prescribed 1,137 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,945 to the NHS. This is 206.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
106
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,137 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,208 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,945 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +206.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,137 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +206.7% 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.