Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST MARTIN'S GATE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
964
Total Quantity
83.5K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+160%
ST MARTIN'S GATE SURGERY prescribed 964 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,669 to the NHS. This is 160% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 964 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,492 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,669 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +160% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 964 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +160% 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.