Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE VILLAGE GREEN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,008
Total Quantity
130.2K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
+441.6%
THE VILLAGE GREEN SURGERY prescribed 2,008 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,938 to the NHS. This is 441.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
176
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,008 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 130,189 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,938 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +441.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,008 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +441.6% 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.