Docusate sodium Prescribing at KINGSWAY SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
492
Total Quantity
72.9K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+32.7%
KINGSWAY SURGERY prescribed 492 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,695 to the NHS. This is 32.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 492 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,868 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,695 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 492 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +32.7% 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.