Docusate sodium Prescribing at GILTBROOK SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
294
Total Quantity
58.5K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
-20.7%
GILTBROOK SURGERY prescribed 294 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,819 to the NHS. This is 20.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 294 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,454 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,819 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 294 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -20.7% 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.