Docusate sodium Prescribing at TOWNHEAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
620
Total Quantity
57.2K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+67.2%
TOWNHEAD SURGERY prescribed 620 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,897 to the NHS. This is 67.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 620 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,185 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,897 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 620 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +67.2% 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.