Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST. GEORGE'S SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,370
Total Quantity
112.5K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+269.5%
ST. GEORGE'S SURGERY prescribed 1,370 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,208 to the NHS. This is 269.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,370 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 112,522 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,208 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +269.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,370 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +269.5% 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.