Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE SMITHY SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
192
Total Quantity
18.0K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-48.2%
THE SMITHY SURGERY prescribed 192 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,319 to the NHS. This is 48.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 192 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,960 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,319 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -48.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 192 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -48.2% 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.