Docusate sodium Prescribing at SOUTHDENE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
848
Total Quantity
48.0K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+128.7%
SOUTHDENE SURGERY prescribed 848 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,450 to the NHS. This is 128.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 848 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,026 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,450 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 848 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +128.7% 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.