Docusate sodium Prescribing at SELSTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
282
Total Quantity
24.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-23.9%
SELSTON SURGERY prescribed 282 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,605 to the NHS. This is 23.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 282 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,206 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,605 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 282 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -23.9% vs national average |
Explore More
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.