Docusate sodium Prescribing at SWARLAND AVENUE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
873
Total Quantity
43.0K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+135.5%
SWARLAND AVENUE SURGERY prescribed 873 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,224 to the NHS. This is 135.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 873 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,950 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,224 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 873 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +135.5% 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.