Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
54
Total Quantity
3,835
NHS Cost
£263
vs National Avg
-85.4%
THE SURGERY prescribed 54 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £263 to the NHS. This is 85.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
1
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 54 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,835 |
| Total NHS Cost | £263 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -85.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 54 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -85.4% 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.