Docusate sodium Prescribing at PRIORY GARDENS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
528
Total Quantity
82.4K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+42.4%
PRIORY GARDENS SURGERY prescribed 528 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,740 to the NHS. This is 42.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 528 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,426 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,740 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 528 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +42.4% 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.