Docusate sodium Prescribing at NORWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
974
Total Quantity
126.3K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+162.7%
NORWOOD SURGERY prescribed 974 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,106 to the NHS. This is 162.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 974 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 126,258 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,106 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +162.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 974 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +162.7% 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.