Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE OLD SCHOOL SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,075
Total Quantity
80.8K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+190%

THE OLD SCHOOL SURGERY prescribed 1,075 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,110 to the NHS. This is 190% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
86

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,075
Total Quantity80,760
Total NHS Cost£5,110
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+190%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,075 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+190% vs national average
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.