Docusate sodium Prescribing at PLUMSTEAD AND WICKHAM LANE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
255
Total Quantity
20.1K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-31.2%
PLUMSTEAD AND WICKHAM LANE SURGERY prescribed 255 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,282 to the NHS. This is 31.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 255 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,076 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,282 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 255 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -31.2% 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.