Docusate sodium Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
845
Total Quantity
76.0K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+127.9%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 845 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,242 to the NHS. This is 127.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 845 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,042 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,242 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 845 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +127.9% 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.