Docusate sodium Prescribing at TOPSHAM SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,410
Total Quantity
104.6K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+280.3%
TOPSHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,410 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,324 to the NHS. This is 280.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,410 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 104,647 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,324 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +280.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,410 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +280.3% 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.