Docusate sodium Prescribing at NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
501
Total Quantity
73.9K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+35.1%
NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 501 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,103 to the NHS. This is 35.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 501 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,903 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,103 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 501 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +35.1% 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.