Docusate sodium Prescribing at POPLARS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,025
Total Quantity
456.4K
NHS Cost
£26.3K
vs National Avg
+446.2%
POPLARS SURGERY prescribed 2,025 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,326 to the NHS. This is 446.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
166
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,025 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 456,416 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,326 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +446.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,025 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +446.2% 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.