Docusate sodium Prescribing at FELL COTTAGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,627
Total Quantity
128.4K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+338.9%
FELL COTTAGE SURGERY prescribed 1,627 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,815 to the NHS. This is 338.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,627 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 128,363 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,815 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +338.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,627 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +338.9% 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.