Docusate sodium Prescribing at HIGH STREET SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
578
Total Quantity
57.1K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+55.9%
HIGH STREET SURGERY prescribed 578 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,787 to the NHS. This is 55.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 578 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,124 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,787 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 578 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +55.9% 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.