Docusate sodium Prescribing at GAS HOUSE LANE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,143
Total Quantity
64.6K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+208.3%
GAS HOUSE LANE SURGERY prescribed 1,143 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,672 to the NHS. This is 208.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,143 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,563 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,672 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +208.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,143 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +208.3% 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.