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 Items1,446
Total Quantity78,333
Total NHS Cost£5,729
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+290%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,446 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+290% vs national average
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.