Docusate sodium Prescribing at PRESTON PARK SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
517
Total Quantity
35.1K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+39.5%
PRESTON PARK SURGERY prescribed 517 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,377 to the NHS. This is 39.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 517 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,092 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,377 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 517 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +39.5% 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.