Docusate sodium Prescribing at PENN HILL SURGERY, YEOVIL
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
311
Total Quantity
21.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-16.1%
PENN HILL SURGERY, YEOVIL prescribed 311 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,542 to the NHS. This is 16.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 311 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,152 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,542 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 311 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -16.1% 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.