Docusate sodium Prescribing at PENSHURST GARDENS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
302
Total Quantity
39.9K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
-18.5%
PENSHURST GARDENS SURGERY prescribed 302 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,048 to the NHS. This is 18.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 302 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,850 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,048 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 302 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -18.5% 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.