Docusate sodium Prescribing at NESTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,081
Total Quantity
161.0K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
+191.6%
NESTON SURGERY prescribed 1,081 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,318 to the NHS. This is 191.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,081 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 161,034 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,318 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +191.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,081 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +191.6% 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.