Docusate sodium Prescribing at MITCHELDEAN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,366
Total Quantity
175.0K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
+268.5%
MITCHELDEAN SURGERY prescribed 1,366 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,157 to the NHS. This is 268.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,366 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 175,004 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,157 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +268.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,366 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +268.5% 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.