Docusate sodium Prescribing at LITTLE BUSHEY SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
306
Total Quantity
24.5K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-17.5%
LITTLE BUSHEY SURGERY prescribed 306 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,785 to the NHS. This is 17.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 306 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,542 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,785 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 306 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -17.5% 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.