Docusate sodium Prescribing at MARLBOROUGH SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,943
Total Quantity
126.7K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
+424.1%
MARLBOROUGH SURGERY prescribed 1,943 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,596 to the NHS. This is 424.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
165
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,943 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 126,704 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,596 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +424.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,943 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +424.1% 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.