Docusate sodium Prescribing at GUDGEHEATH LANE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
389
Total Quantity
33.1K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+4.9%
GUDGEHEATH LANE SURGERY prescribed 389 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,176 to the NHS. This is 4.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 389 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,066 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,176 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 389 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +4.9% 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.