Docusate sodium Prescribing at FERNLEA SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
303
Total Quantity
21.3K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-18.3%
FERNLEA SURGERY prescribed 303 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,486 to the NHS. This is 18.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 303 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,338 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,486 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 303 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -18.3% 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.