Docusate sodium Prescribing at OLD SCHOOL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
331
Total Quantity
36.4K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
-10.7%
OLD SCHOOL SURGERY prescribed 331 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,423 to the NHS. This is 10.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 331 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,350 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,423 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 331 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -10.7% 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.