Docusate sodium Prescribing at STOKE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
746
Total Quantity
65.1K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+101.2%
STOKE SURGERY prescribed 746 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,275 to the NHS. This is 101.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 746 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,133 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,275 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 746 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +101.2% 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.