Docusate sodium Prescribing at SPRING VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

202

Total Quantity

16.5K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

-45.5%

SPRING VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 202 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,161 to the NHS. This is 45.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	202
Total Quantity	16,475
Total NHS Cost	£1,161
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-45.5%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	202 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-45.5% 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.