Docusate sodium Prescribing at MORTHEN ROAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,177
Total Quantity
116.1K
NHS Cost
£9.9K
vs National Avg
+217.5%
MORTHEN ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,177 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,917 to the NHS. This is 217.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,177 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 116,066 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,917 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +217.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,177 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +217.5% 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.