Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,496
Total Quantity
260.5K
NHS Cost
£17.1K
vs National Avg
+573.3%
ST CATHERINE'S SURGERY prescribed 2,496 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,150 to the NHS. This is 573.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
204
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,496 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 260,509 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,150 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +573.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,496 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +573.3% 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.