Docusate sodium Prescribing at OLD STATION SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,312
Total Quantity
194.1K
NHS Cost
£14.8K
vs National Avg
+253.9%
OLD STATION SURGERY prescribed 1,312 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,813 to the NHS. This is 253.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,312 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 194,119 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,813 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +253.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,312 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +253.9% 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.