Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST. JOHNS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
790
Total Quantity
126.8K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
+113.1%
ST. JOHNS SURGERY prescribed 790 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,629 to the NHS. This is 113.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 790 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 126,779 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,629 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +113.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 790 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +113.1% 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.