Docusate sodium Prescribing at OLD TOWN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
404
Total Quantity
32.4K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+9%
OLD TOWN SURGERY prescribed 404 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,206 to the NHS. This is 9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 404 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,441 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,206 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 404 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +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.