Docusate sodium Prescribing at PENDEEN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
391
Total Quantity
50.1K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+5.5%
PENDEEN SURGERY prescribed 391 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,278 to the NHS. This is 5.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 391 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,132 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,278 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 391 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +5.5% 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.