Docusate sodium Prescribing at SPITAL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
699
Total Quantity
59.6K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+88.5%
SPITAL SURGERY prescribed 699 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,285 to the NHS. This is 88.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 699 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,568 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,285 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 699 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +88.5% 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.