Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST JOHNS HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,105
Total Quantity
128.7K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
+198.1%
ST JOHNS HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,105 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,938 to the NHS. This is 198.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,105 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 128,734 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,938 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +198.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,105 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +198.1% 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.