Docusate sodium Prescribing at MEDWYN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
341
Total Quantity
32.5K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
-8%
MEDWYN SURGERY prescribed 341 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,496 to the NHS. This is 8% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 341 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,471 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,496 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 341 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -8% 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.