Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE SPA SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
749
Total Quantity
78.1K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+102%
THE SPA SURGERY prescribed 749 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,412 to the NHS. This is 102% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 749 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,103 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,412 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +102% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 749 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +102% 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.