Docusate sodium Prescribing at NEW ROAD SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,018

Total Quantity

90.3K

NHS Cost

£6.1K

vs National Avg

+174.6%

NEW ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,018 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,113 to the NHS. This is 174.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

103

Jun 2026

101

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,018
Total Quantity	90,304
Total NHS Cost	£6,113
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+174.6%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,018 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+174.6% 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.