Docusate sodium Prescribing at MINCHINHAMPTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
911
Total Quantity
100.5K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+145.7%
MINCHINHAMPTON SURGERY prescribed 911 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,261 to the NHS. This is 145.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
79
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 911 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 100,471 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,261 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +145.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 911 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +145.7% 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.