Docusate sodium Prescribing at MEADOWS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
309
Total Quantity
30.2K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
-16.7%
MEADOWS SURGERY prescribed 309 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,148 to the NHS. This is 16.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 309 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,242 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,148 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 309 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -16.7% 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.