Docusate sodium Prescribing at PARKWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,367
Total Quantity
114.6K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
+268.7%
PARKWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,367 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,620 to the NHS. This is 268.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,367 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 114,627 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,620 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +268.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,367 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +268.7% 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.