Docusate sodium Prescribing at FIRS HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
661
Total Quantity
74.4K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+78.3%
FIRS HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 661 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,525 to the NHS. This is 78.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 661 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,410 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,525 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 661 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +78.3% 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.