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 Items1,943
Total Quantity126,704
Total NHS Cost£8,596
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+424.1%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,943 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+424.1% 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.