Docusate sodium Prescribing at OLDWELL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,197
Total Quantity
66.6K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+222.9%
OLDWELL SURGERY prescribed 1,197 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,535 to the NHS. This is 222.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,197 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,561 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,535 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +222.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,197 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +222.9% 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.