Docusate sodium Prescribing at SEVERNBANK SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
581
Total Quantity
33.3K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+56.7%
SEVERNBANK SURGERY prescribed 581 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,427 to the NHS. This is 56.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 581 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,278 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,427 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 581 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +56.7% 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.