Docusate sodium Prescribing at OAKWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,754
Total Quantity
167.5K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+373.1%
OAKWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,754 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,445 to the NHS. This is 373.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,754 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 167,470 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,445 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +373.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,754 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +373.1% 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.