Docusate sodium Prescribing at ORDSALL HEALTH SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
750
Total Quantity
47.7K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+102.3%
ORDSALL HEALTH SURGERY prescribed 750 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,473 to the NHS. This is 102.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 750 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,686 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,473 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +102.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 750 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +102.3% 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.