Docusate sodium Prescribing at GARLAND HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
577
Total Quantity
36.7K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+55.6%
GARLAND HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 577 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,690 to the NHS. This is 55.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 577 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,743 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,690 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 577 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +55.6% 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.