Docusate sodium Prescribing at HIGH STREET SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
787
Total Quantity
56.6K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+112.3%
HIGH STREET SURGERY prescribed 787 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,080 to the NHS. This is 112.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 787 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,623 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,080 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +112.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 787 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +112.3% 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.