Docusate sodium Prescribing at LITTLE COMMON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
901
Total Quantity
89.5K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+143%
LITTLE COMMON SURGERY prescribed 901 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,193 to the NHS. This is 143% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 901 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,526 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,193 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +143% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 901 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +143% 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.