Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE VILLAGE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
110
Total Quantity
10.2K
NHS Cost
£751
vs National Avg
-70.3%

THE VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 110 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £751 to the NHS. This is 70.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items110
Total Quantity10,192
Total NHS Cost£751
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-70.3%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice110 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference-70.3% vs national average
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.