Docusate sodium Prescribing at PURTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
490
Total Quantity
29.2K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+32.2%
PURTON SURGERY prescribed 490 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,068 to the NHS. This is 32.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 490 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,215 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,068 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 490 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +32.2% 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.