Docusate sodium Prescribing at SOUTHERNHAY HOUSE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,226
Total Quantity
80.5K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
+230.7%

SOUTHERNHAY HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,226 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,896 to the NHS. This is 230.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
103

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,226
Total Quantity80,455
Total NHS Cost£7,896
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+230.7%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,226 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+230.7% vs national average
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.