Docusate sodium Prescribing at SCHOPWICK SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,567
Total Quantity
122.9K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
+322.7%
SCHOPWICK SURGERY prescribed 1,567 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,919 to the NHS. This is 322.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,567 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 122,932 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,919 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +322.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,567 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +322.7% 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.