Docusate sodium Prescribing at PRIMROSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,188
Total Quantity
65.5K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+220.4%
PRIMROSE SURGERY prescribed 1,188 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,593 to the NHS. This is 220.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,188 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,472 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,593 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +220.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,188 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +220.4% 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.