Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE MARSHSIDE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

202

Total Quantity

14.2K

NHS Cost

£1.0K

vs National Avg

-45.5%

THE MARSHSIDE SURGERY prescribed 202 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,015 to the NHS. This is 45.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	202
Total Quantity	14,154
Total NHS Cost	£1,015
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-45.5%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	202 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-45.5% 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.