Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE PORTMILL SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

217

Total Quantity

22.5K

NHS Cost

£1.5K

vs National Avg

-41.5%

THE PORTMILL SURGERY prescribed 217 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,472 to the NHS. This is 41.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	217
Total Quantity	22,464
Total NHS Cost	£1,472
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-41.5%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	217 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-41.5% 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.