Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE DOW SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
715
Total Quantity
54.8K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+92.9%
THE DOW SURGERY prescribed 715 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,954 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
73
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 715 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,820 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,954 |
| Presentations | 3 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.