Docusate sodium Prescribing at OSMASTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
749
Total Quantity
74.4K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+102%
OSMASTON SURGERY prescribed 749 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,935 to the NHS. This is 102% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 749 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,442 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,935 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +102% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 749 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +102% 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.