Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE SURGERY AT WHEATBRIDGE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
781
Total Quantity
84.3K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+110.7%
THE SURGERY AT WHEATBRIDGE prescribed 781 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,308 to the NHS. This is 110.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 781 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,296 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,308 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 781 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +110.7% 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.