Docusate sodium Prescribing at STOW SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,446
Total Quantity
78.3K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+290%
STOW SURGERY prescribed 1,446 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,729 to the NHS. This is 290% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
110
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,446 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,333 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,729 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +290% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,446 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +290% 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.