Docusate sodium Prescribing at ROYAL CRESCENT SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
898
Total Quantity
49.7K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+142.2%
ROYAL CRESCENT SURGERY prescribed 898 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,498 to the NHS. This is 142.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 898 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,697 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,498 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +142.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 898 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +142.2% 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.