Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE GARDEN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
865
Total Quantity
63.0K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+133.3%
THE GARDEN SURGERY prescribed 865 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,208 to the NHS. This is 133.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 865 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,019 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,208 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 865 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +133.3% 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.