Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE VILLAGE SURGERY FORMBY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,195

Total Quantity

190.1K

NHS Cost

£11.9K

vs National Avg

+222.3%

THE VILLAGE SURGERY FORMBY prescribed 1,195 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,877 to the NHS. This is 222.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

110

Jul 2026

107

Jul 2026

110

Jul 2026

101

Jul 2026

100

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,195
Total Quantity	190,092
Total NHS Cost	£11,877
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+222.3%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,195 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+222.3% 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.