Docusate sodium Prescribing at MALTINGS SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,036
Total Quantity
146.0K
NHS Cost
£10.6K
vs National Avg
+179.4%

MALTINGS SURGERY prescribed 1,036 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,569 to the NHS. This is 179.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
91

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,036
Total Quantity145,981
Total NHS Cost£10,569
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+179.4%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,036 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+179.4% vs national average
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.