Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE CHESTNUTS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
168
Total Quantity
27.2K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-54.7%
THE CHESTNUTS SURGERY prescribed 168 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,913 to the NHS. This is 54.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 168 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,155 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,913 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -54.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 168 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -54.7% 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.