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 Items1,507
Total Quantity93,672
Total NHS Cost£6,525
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+306.5%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,507 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+306.5% vs national average
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.