Docusate sodium Prescribing at SWADLINCOTE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
715
Total Quantity
83.9K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+92.9%
SWADLINCOTE SURGERY prescribed 715 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,720 to the NHS. This is 92.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 715 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,892 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,720 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 715 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +92.9% 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.