Docusate sodium Prescribing at LIBRARY HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
647
Total Quantity
60.7K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+74.5%
LIBRARY HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 647 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,085 to the NHS. This is 74.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 647 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,698 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,085 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 647 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +74.5% 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.