Docusate sodium Prescribing at FRITHWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
538
Total Quantity
34.1K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+45.1%
FRITHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 538 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,503 to the NHS. This is 45.1% 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
39
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 538 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,108 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,503 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 538 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +45.1% 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.