Docusate sodium Prescribing at SEVERN VIEW FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
541
Total Quantity
72.5K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+45.9%
SEVERN VIEW FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 541 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,559 to the NHS. This is 45.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 541 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,519 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,559 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 541 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +45.9% 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.