Docusate sodium Prescribing at MORTIMER SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
491
Total Quantity
32.7K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+32.4%
MORTIMER SURGERY prescribed 491 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,151 to the NHS. This is 32.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 491 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,689 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,151 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 491 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +32.4% 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.