Docusate sodium Prescribing at OVERTON PARK SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,507
Total Quantity
93.7K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+306.5%
OVERTON PARK SURGERY prescribed 1,507 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,525 to the NHS. This is 306.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,507 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 93,672 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,525 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +306.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,507 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +306.5% 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.