Docusate sodium Prescribing at MARKET SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,521
Total Quantity
154.1K
NHS Cost
£14.0K
vs National Avg
+310.3%
MARKET SURGERY prescribed 1,521 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,991 to the NHS. This is 310.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,521 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 154,128 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,991 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +310.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,521 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +310.3% 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.