Docusate sodium Prescribing at PINHOE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,511
Total Quantity
131.4K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
+307.6%
PINHOE SURGERY prescribed 1,511 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,478 to the NHS. This is 307.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,511 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 131,384 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,478 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +307.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,511 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +307.6% 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.