Docusate sodium Prescribing at MARPLE COTTAGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
667
Total Quantity
61.0K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+79.9%
MARPLE COTTAGE SURGERY prescribed 667 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,925 to the NHS. This is 79.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 667 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,047 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,925 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 667 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +79.9% 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.