Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE CEDARS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
799
Total Quantity
72.5K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+115.5%
THE CEDARS SURGERY prescribed 799 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,832 to the NHS. This is 115.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 799 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,514 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,832 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 799 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +115.5% 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.