Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,162
Total Quantity
87.9K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+213.4%
THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY prescribed 1,162 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,273 to the NHS. This is 213.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
110
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,162 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,872 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,273 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +213.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,162 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +213.4% 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.