Docusate sodium Prescribing at PLAINS VIEW SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
492
Total Quantity
62.0K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+32.7%
PLAINS VIEW SURGERY prescribed 492 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,278 to the NHS. This is 32.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 492 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,969 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,278 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 492 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +32.7% 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.