Docusate sodium Prescribing at NORTH HOUSE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,128

Total Quantity

85.8K

NHS Cost

£5.8K

vs National Avg

+204.3%

NORTH HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,128 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,841 to the NHS. This is 204.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

101

Jun 2026

122

Jun 2026

104

Jun 2026

115

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,128
Total Quantity	85,767
Total NHS Cost	£5,841
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+204.3%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,128 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+204.3% 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.